10 Castlebrook Drive, Castlebrook Manor, Limerick

alterations to previously approved Planning ref no. 18/1104 (amended by 23/60258) and extended by planning reference 24/7013. The alterations will consist of modifications to the approved apartment Block 2 by omitting the ground floor creche (and associated external play area, yard and external parking) and replacement with 2 no. 2 bedroom ground floor apartments, elevational changes and all associated site works

a residential development comprising 96 no. residential units, (16 no. semi-detached houses, 6 no. terrace houses, 2 detached units along with 2 no. 5 storey apartment blocks over basement, comprised of 72 no. apartments and basement parking), bin & bike stores, demolition of existing farm buildings, additional parallel parking along the Castletroy College road, accessed via a new entrance onto the Castletroy College road and all ancillary development works. Ancillary site development works include a new connection to the public water main, foul and surface water drainage, access roads, footpaths, vehicle parking, landscaping, boundary treatments and site development works above and below ground. The planning application is accompanied by a NIS(Natura Impact Statement). Original Planning Ref. No.'s 21/1400 and 24/60420

(1) partial change of use of the building from the permitted 'advanced office' use to ‘high technology research and development with associated office’ use; (2) provision of; new prefabricated waste storage unit, external smoking shelter, and backup generator; (3) modification to the building elevations to include: (i) alteration to existing roof mounted mechanical services enclosure and provision of roof mounted plant; (ii) new stainless steel railing at fire escape stair; (iii) new ground floor service/access door and ancillary external access way; and (4) all ancillary site works

the erection of high level building signage to the east elevation and west elevation of Kilmurry Lodge Hotel comprising of individual lettering with an overall sign length of 5.03m and height 0.89m, illuminated by a single continuous LED strip light fitting mounted above the signage, all associated with the hotel development permitted under Planning Ref. 24/61097

new external glazing and 2no. external doors to the south-east elevation

a 10 Year Planning Permission for a solar farm with a total area of circa 7.2 hectares. The solar farm will consist of solar panels on ground mounted frames, 18 no. electrical inverter stations and 1 no. single storey electrical LV/MV transformer station, 2 no. single storey spare parts containers, underground electrical ducting and cabling within the development site, security fencing, CCTV, access tracks, temporary construction compound, landscaping and all associated ancillary development and drainage works. Construction and operational vehicle access will be via an existing entrance from Plassey Park Road. The operational lifespan of the solar farm will be 25 years and planning permission is requested for this duration. This development is covered by the provisions of the Renewable Energy Directive III (Directive (EU) 2023/2413) and it is important to note that the planning application may be subject to section 34D of the Planning and Development Act 2000, as amended. When a notice issues in accordance with section 34D(b), the provisions of article 26A of the Planning and Development Regulations 2001 to 2025 shall apply