Raheen Business Park, Raheen, Limerick
Proposed development
The installation of a ground mounted solar photovoltaic plant with an approximate capacity of 2.80 MWp and a grid connection capacity of 2.33 MW ac within a 3.48 hectare site, including the installation and the cable route to the point of connection at Raheen Business Park, Raheen, Limerick. The proposed development will include approximately 5,432 photo-voltaic modules, covering an approximate area of 18,018.70 square metres, installed on a fixed East West mounting structure with an approximate height of 0.8 metres at the lower edge and 3.1 metres at the highest point. The development will also comprise underground direct current and alternating current cabling, including a cable route located beneath the existing internal cycle path within Raheen Business Park, string combiner boxes, inverters, a prefabricated low voltage transformer cabin located within the photovoltaic installation area, earthing and grid synchronisation equipment, perimeter security fencing with wildlife access points, CCTV where required, drainage and all associated civil works. The development will also include a temporary construction compound and set down area, together with the installation of a mobile welfare unit during the construction phase. The grid connection will be made via the existing on site substation within Raheen Business Park. 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
- Applicant
- Not published
- Authority
- Limerick City and County Council
- Decision due
- 4 Aug 2026
Timeline
Application received
30 Apr 2026
Decision due
4 Aug 2026
Decision: conditional
29 Jul 2026
Appeal lodged (PL-501855-LK-26)
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Planning history within 750 m
construction of a rear extension to accommodate a fire escape staircase. Retention permission is sought for the partial change of use of the existing building from light engineering to office use, including staff facilities, internal reconfiguration and alterations to the existing floor layout, ancillary works, and the retention and completion of the car park. All together with associated site works.
1. Internal Offices at ground and first floor at Unit 3 ancillary to the warehouse use 2. Connection of Unit 3 to Unit 2 by door openings 3. Connection of Unit 2 to Unit 1 by removal of part of shared wall. 4. Construction of wall at the ground floor with openings, and stairs to first floor storage area at Unit 1 5. Single storey extension to the rear of Unit 1 which extends to a 3 sided loading bay 6. Canopy to the front of Unit 1 7. Changes to front elevation of Unit 1 by the replacement of a window and glazed screens with door with 2 roller shutters And all associated site works
A) a three-lane vehicle testing facility (for HCV and LCV vehicles) and the associated offices, an internal access road, ESB Substation Kiosk, vehicle parking, boundary treatments and all associated development above and below ground, B) Alterations to the development previously permitted under Planning Ref. No. 22/1099 due to the changes to the site layout and finish site levels
the installation of a ground mounted solar photovoltaic plant with an approximate capacity of 2.99 MWp and a grid connection capacity of 2.6 MWac within a 3.77 hectare site, including the installation and the cable route to the point of connection at Raheen Business Park, Raheen, Limerick. The proposed development will include approximately 5,800 photo-voltaic modules, covering an approximate area of 18,018.70 square metres, installed on a fixed East West mounting structure with an approximate height of 0.8 metres at the lower edge and 3.1 metres at the highest point. The development will also comprise underground direct current and alternating current cabling, including a cable route located beneath the existing internal cycle path within Raheen Business Park, string combiner boxes, inverters, a prefabricated low voltage transformer cabin located within the photovoltaic installation area, earthing and grid synchronisation equipment, perimeter security fencing with wildlife access points, CCTV where required, drainage and all associated civil works. The development will also include a temporary construction compound and set down area, together with the installation of a mobile welfare unit during the construction phase. The grid connection will be made via the existing on site substation within Raheen Business Park. 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
additions, alterations and modifications to the existing warehouse facility. They include; a) Proposed single storey firewater pumphouse sized approximately 108 square metres and approximately 6 metres high with 2 no. water storage tanks each sized approximately 10.2 metres high and approximately 6.5 metres in diameter. b) Proposed new canopy over dock area of existing facility. c) 2 no. proposed backup generator buildings each sized approximately 47 square metres and approximately 6.2 metres high with 2 no. associated flues fixed to existing building, each sized approximately 13 metres high with associated fuel store sized approximately 5 square metres and approximately 2.1 metres high. d) Proposed new perimeter palisade fence approximately 3 metres high with 5no. associated new entrance/exit gates. e) 3 no. proposed new ground mounted and illuminated monument signs and f) The works also include modifications to underground utilities, site lighting, internal roads and footpaths and all associated siteworks
the installation of solar panels on existing roof