The National Technology Park, (in the townlands of Castletroy and Rivers), Plassey Limerick
Proposed development
A 10 Year Planning Permission for a solar farm with a total area of circa 6.2 hectares at The National Technology Park, (in the townlands of Castletroy and Rivers), Plassey, Limerick. The solar farm will consist of solar panels on ground mounted frames, 10 no. electrical inverter stations and 1 no. single storey electrical LV/MV transformer station, 1 no. single storey spare parts container, 1 no. Ring Main Unit, 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 existing entrances from Plassey Park Road. The operational lifespan of the solar farm will be 25 years and planning permission is requested for this duration. A Natura Impact Statement (NIS) has been prepared and will be submitted to the Planning Authority with the application. 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
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- Authority
- Limerick City and County Council
- Decision due
- Not available
Timeline
Application received
25 Jun 2026
Decision due
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Planning history within 750 m
minor alterations to an existing equipment enclosure located to the rear of the main facility, to include the replacement of existing equipment, and raising of the roof by approx. 1.8 m to accommodate the new equipment, and associated site works
new external glazing and 2no. external doors to the south-east elevation
a.) the demolition and removal of the fire damaged and structurally unstable, two storey annex measuring a total of approximately 280sqm, b.) the installation of a new bike shelter and c.) all associated site works
change of use of the existing office building to Day Service, an Education and Training Facility. Alteration of 2 no. windows on the side elevations to form external doors, Construction of an awning to the side of the building, Internal alterations and all associated site works
proposed upgrade works to existing flood defences consisting of the construction of 1.1m – 1.8m sheet pile wall to act as a flood barrier from the River Shannon and Mulkear River; associated drainage works including new drainage trenches, pipes and attenuation pond; construction of 11 no. mammal crossings comprising earth ramps filled to the top of the proposed sheet piles along the River Shannon and Mulkear River; Localised relocation of an existing boundary fence to the adjacent Johnson and Johnson facility to facilitate the proposed development; Removal of existing berm along the Mulkear River; All associated ancillary site development works. A Natura Impact Statement (NIS) has been prepared in respect of the proposed development and accompanies this planning application
proposed upgrade works to existing flood defences consisting of the construction of 1.1m – 1.8m sheet pile wall to act as a flood barrier from the River Shannon and Mulkear River; associated drainage works including new drainage trenches, pipes and attenuation pond; construction of 11 no. mammal crossings comprising earth ramps filled to the top of the proposed sheet piles along the River Shannon and Mulkear River; Localised relocation of an existing boundary fence to the adjacent Johnson and Johnson facility to facilitate the proposed development; Removal of existing berm along the Mulkear River; All associated ancillary site development works. A Natura Impact Statement (NIS) has been prepared in respect of the proposed development and accompanies this planning application