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2660037

CONDITIONAL

Limerick - Limerick County Council

Proposed Development

an existing zoo along with (1) expansion of site boundaries to incorporate animal enclosures, (2) site entrance with signage, car parking area & associated lighting, (3) reception & gift shop building, (4) detached party room, (5) Covered picnic area, (6) outdoor playground area and (7) animal housing & enclosure areas. Permission is also sought to (8) decommission existing septic and construct a new mechanical aeration system and tertiary filtration system & all ancillary site works

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Application Timeline

  1. Application received

    20 Jan 2026

  2. Further information requested

    10 Mar 2026

  3. Further information received

    29 Apr 2026

  4. Decision due

    26 May 2026

  5. Decision: CONDITIONAL

    26 May 2026

  6. Grant issued

    1 Jul 2026

Application Details

Location
Coolyroe , Kilmeedy , Co. Limerick
Applicant
N/A
Application Type
RETENTION
Planning Authority
Limerick County Council
Site Area
4.25 ha

Timeline

Registration Date
20 January 2026
Status
APPLICATION FINALISED
Decision
CONDITIONAL
Decision Date
26 May 2026
Grant Date
1 July 2026
Permission Expires
30 June 2031

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