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2560646

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Limerick - Limerick County Council

Proposed Development

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

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Application Timeline

  1. Application received

    3 Jul 2025

  2. Further information requested

    27 Aug 2025

  3. Application withdrawn

    4 Jun 2026

Application Details

Location
The National Technology Park , Townlands of Castletroy and Rivers , Co. Limerick.
Applicant
N/A
Application Type
PERMISSION
Planning Authority
Limerick County Council
Site Area
36.33 ha

Timeline

Registration Date
3 July 2025
Status
WITHDRAWN
Decision
N/A
Withdrawn
4 June 2026

Location

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2560477N/A23 May 2025

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

The National Technology Park , Townlands of Castletroy and Rivers , Co. Limerick.

108m
211792CONDITIONAL20 Dec 2021

the erection of a fence & gate to the northern boundary of the extended Vision Care site and ancillary site works

J&J Vision Care Plassey Park Road , National Technology Park , Rivers Limerick.

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2660723N/A25 Jun 2026

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

The National Technology Park , (in the townlands of Castletroy and Rivers) , Plassey Limerick

243m
18226N/A12 Mar 2018

a wind turbine of up to 3MW, hub height of up to 99m above ground, a rotor radius of up to 51.5m, associated infrastructure, construction of an access track, undergrounding of existing overhead power lines, and all other associated works. An environmental impact assessment report (EIAR) (formerly known as an EIS) will be submitted to the Planning Authority with the application. The application relates to development for the purposes of an activity requiring an Industrial Emissions (IE) Licence

Castletroy and Rivers , National Technology Park , Plassey Limerick.

259m
18252CONDITIONAL16 Mar 2018

the redevelopment of Plassey Park road, Annacotty roundabout and R445 road at the National Technology Park, Plassey, Co. Limerick. The proposed development will consist of (a) new left slip lane from Plassey Park road to R445 road. (b) Proposed new site entrance opposite the existing Vistacon Ireland entrance In addition, new turning lanes will be incorporated onto Plassey Park road at this location. (c) Widening of Plassey Park road for the length within the National Technology Park from the Annacotty roundabout to the vicinity of the junction of Plassey Park road with Milford road. (d) Addition of cycle lanes on Plassey Park road. (e) also as part of the proposed works are new boundary fences, footpaths, pedestrian crossings, relocation of affected public lighting columns, landscaping and all associated site works and services

National Technology Park , Plassey , Co. Limerick.

262m
18884CONDITIONAL7 Sept 2018

(a) an extension to the main building comprising the construction of an extended production hall with mezzanine plant space overhead, a two storey production support/utility block, a single storey loading bay, and roof access stairwell, all on the north side of the building (5,217m sq.); (b) the expansion of the existing staff carpark to provide 104 additional parking spaces; (c) the construction of a new equipment enclosure (83m sq.); and (d) the construction of a new plant and equipment to the rear of the building, and associated site works. A Natura Impact statement has been prepared in respect of the planning application

Johnson & Johnson Vision Care , National Technology Park , Plassey Limerick.

265m
19821CONDITIONAL16 Aug 2019

(a) an extension to the main building comprising the construction of an extended production hall with mezzanine plant space overhead, and a two storey production support block (1,645sq.m) all to the north side of the main building; (b) the construction of mezzanine floor area within the existing warehouse building (103sq.m); (c) the replacement of existing tanks and equipment with new storage tanks and equipment to the rear of the building; and associated site works. Retention Permission is sought for the increase in height of an equipment building by 1m from the height granted under planning ref. 18/884. A Natura Impact Statement has been prepared in respect of this planning application

Johnson & Johnson Vision Care (Ireland) , National Technology Park , Plassey Co. Limerick.

282m
191272CONDITIONAL19 Dec 2019

(a) the erection of a boundary fence to the extended Apollo site, fronting onto Plassey Park Road, and onto Holland Road, to include gates and a pedestrian turnstile, (b) erection of boundary fence and gates to the extended site to the eastern corner of the Vision Care site, fronting onto Mulcair Drive, and (c) construction of a planted berm within the extended site off Mulcair Drive

Johnson & Johnson Vision Care (Ireland) campus , National Technology Park , Plassey Co. Limerick.

321m
19507CONDITIONAL22 May 2019

first floor office area (127sq.m). Planning Permission is also sought for additional first floor office area (172sq.m), both constructed internally over existing production support space

National Technology Park , Plassey , Limerick.

348m
171172CONDITIONAL14 Dec 2017

1. the construction of additional first floor area within the footprint of the existing utility building providing additional office and plant room space & 2. minor alterations to the external façade at the rear of the facility consisting of the replacement of 2 no. existing louvers with new windows & the reduction in height of an existing roller shutter door

Vistakon (Ireland) Ltd. , National Technology Park , Plassey Limerick.

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