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National Technology Park , Plassey , Limerick

CONDITIONAL

Planning application 181263

Limerick - Limerick County Council

Proposed Development

(a) an extension to the main building comprising the construction of an extended production hall with mezzanine plant space overhead, a predominantly 2 storey (part 3 storey) production support/utility block, expansion of the existing control room, a single storey loading bay, and roof access stairwell, all on the south side of the existing building (5,005 sqm); (b) the construction of a new plant and equipment to the rear of the building, including storage tanks, bunds, piperacks, a 15m high stack, and 2 new truck loading bays, (c) the relocation of an existing chemical storage shed (35 sqm), (d) the construction of an additional water retention pond along the southern boundary, and associated site works. A Natura Impact Statement has been prepared in respect of this planning application

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Application Timeline

  1. Application received

    20 Dec 2018

  2. Further information requested

    20 Feb 2019

  3. Further information received

    11 Apr 2019

  4. Decision due

    8 May 2019

  5. Decision: CONDITIONAL

    8 May 2019

  6. Grant issued

    11 Jun 2019

Application Details

Location
National Technology Park , Plassey , Limerick.
Applicant
N/A
Application Type
PERMISSION
Planning Authority
Limerick County Council

Timeline

Registration Date
20 December 2018
Status
APPLICATION FINALISED
Decision
CONDITIONAL
Decision Date
8 May 2019
Grant Date
11 June 2019
Permission Expires
10 June 2024

Location

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