Energy, The National Technology Park, (in the townland of Rivers), Plassey Limerick - Planning Application 2660722

Status / decision

New Application / 25 Jun 2026

Authority / ref

Limerick City and County Council / 2660723

Development facts

Energy / 1 unit / floor unknown (units estimated)

Estimated lead value

No value basis indexed

Likely packages

Electrical, Fire Safety, Security, Solar/Energy

Activity window

Early planning cue: qualify promoter, scale and likely future package needs.

Evidence / confidenceOfficial file: linked; card date 25 Jun 2026. Value confidence: Not enough public evidence for a value band on this card.

Source descriptiona 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

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Status / decision

New Application / 16 Mar 2026

Authority / ref

Limerick City and County Council / 2660298

Development facts

Energy / units unknown / 857 m² (floor estimated)

Estimated lead value

€500k–1m / indicative estimate

Likely packages

Electrical, Fire Safety, Security, Solar/Energy

Activity window

Early planning cue: qualify promoter, scale and likely future package needs.

Evidence / confidenceOfficial file: linked; card date 16 Mar 2026. Value confidence: Medium: value band is present and size evidence is available; verify against source documents.

Source descriptionthe installation of 857 sq. m. of solar panels on the roof of the existing building and all associated works. The application relates to 'relevant solar energy development' RED III development

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Status / decision

New Application / 15 May 2026

Authority / ref

Limerick City and County Council / 267042

Development facts

Large residential / 48 units / floor unknown (units estimated)

Estimated lead value

No value basis indexed

Likely packages

Fire Safety, Groundworks, Health & Safety, Landscaping, Main contractor

Activity window

Early planning cue: qualify promoter, scale and likely future package needs.

Evidence / confidenceOfficial file: linked; card date 15 May 2026. Value confidence: Not enough public evidence for a value band on this card.

Source descriptionthe extension of duration for planning ref. 18/1193, already extended under Planning Ref. 24/7010: a residential development comprising 48 residential units, (46 no. semi-detached houses, 2 no. detached houses), provision of phase 2 part of link road between the Clarina Road and the Lisheen Park (School Road) with site entrances off this new road, and all ancillary site 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

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