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2660857

N/A

Limerick - Limerick County Council

Proposed Development

installation of a solar photovoltaic development with an overall site area of c. 1.80 hectares and a generation capacity of c. 2.47 MWp, on lands at Irish Cement Ltd, Castlemungret, Mungret, Co. Limerick, V94 K194. The proposed development constitutes a relevant solar energy development for the purposes of RED III. The development will comprise: ground-mounted photovoltaic panels on supporting frames, 1 no. single-storey transformer cabin, associated cabling and electrical infrastructure, temporary site access, temporary construction compound and all associated site works. 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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Application Timeline

  1. Application received

    27 Jul 2026

  2. Decision due (upcoming)

    9 Sept 2026

Application Details

Location
Limerick Works , Castlemungret , Limerick
Applicant
N/A
Application Type
PERMISSION
Planning Authority
Limerick County Council
Site Area
1.8 ha

Timeline

Registration Date
27 July 2026
Status
NEW APPLICATION
Decision
N/A
Decision Due
9 September 2026

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2660102N/A3 Feb 2026

installation of a solar photovoltaic development with an overall site area of c. 1.80 hectares and a generation capacity of c. 2.47 MWp, on lands at Irish Cement Ltd, Castlemungret, Mungret, Co. Limerick, V94 K194. The development will comprise: ground-mounted photovoltaic panels on supporting frames, 1 no. single-storey transformer cabin, associated cabling and electrical infrastructure, temporary site access, temporary construction compound and all associated site works. 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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the amendment of Condition No.3 of ABP Ref. No.: PL92.248285 (LCCC Ref. No. 16/345), which states: “3. The total of Solid Recovered Fuel (sourced from Municipal Solid Waste) to be combusted at the cement works shall not exceed 30,000 tonnes per annum. Reason: In order to comply with the policies of the Southern Region Waste Management Plan 2015-2021, which policies are considered to be reasonable.” To read as follows: “3. The total of Solid Recovered Fuel (sourced from Municipal Solid Waste) to be combusted at the cement works shall not exceed 60,000 tonnes per annum, within the existing overall permitted capacity of 90,000 tonnes per annum for all alternative fuels and alternative raw materials. Reason: In order to comply with the policies of the National Waste Management Plan for a Circular Economy 2024-2030”. No works or other interventions involving alterations to the physical aspects of the site are proposed as part of the application. The site operates under Industrial Emissions (IE) Licence No. P0029-06

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221281CONDITIONAL2 Dec 2022

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demolition of existing detached dwelling and ancillary outbuilding to rear, permission to construct 12no. dwellings comprised of the following:1no. detached dormer bungalow, 2no. two storey semi-detached dwellings and 9no. two storey terraced dwellings. The proposed works to include new site entrance, new boundary treatments, site roadway, site footpaths, public lighting, hard and soft landscaping, connection to public services and all associated site works

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Castlemungret , Mungret , Co. Limerick.

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alterations site boundaries from those previously permitted under planning application reference 19/959 and retention of dwelling house and garage as constructed

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the construction of 1 dwelling, modify an existing site entrance, provide off street parking, construct/raise boundary walls, connect to public services including all associated site development works

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