The IDA Business and Technology Park , Raheen , County Limerick
CONDITIONALPlanning application 2461160
Limerick - Limerick County Council
Proposed Development
a 10-year permission for development at our existing Biopharmaceutical Manufacturing Campus, located at Ballycummin, The IDA Business and Technology Park, Raheen, County Limerick. The proposed development consists of extensions, modifications, alterations and new structures to previously permitted and partly built Biopharmaceutical Manufacturing Campus (Limerick City and County Council Reg. Ref. 22190 and as amended by planning permission Reg. Ref.23152), with a proposed total additional floor area of approximately 67,997 square metres, located on the existing Eli Lilly site, north of Ballycummin Avenue and bounded by Patrickswell Road (R526). The development consists of all site buildings and infrastructure required to support the new campus extension, including the following; (a) A 4-storey Biopharmaceutical Manufacturing Facility sized approximately 52,400 square metres and approximately 34 metres high, with roof-mounted plant and equipment, including solar panels. (b) An extension to the previously permitted single storey Central Utilities Plant (CUP) Building sized approximately 1,050 square metres and approximately 10.6 metres high, with roof-mounted plant and equipment and additional acoustic screening at roof level. (c) An extension to previously permitted single storey pedestrian link with a roof-mounted pipe rack, sized approximately 3,440 square metres and approximately 10.6 metres high. (d) An extension to the north-west side of the previously permitted 2-storey canteen, laboratory and administration building with roof-mounted plant and equipment, acoustic screens and solar panels at roof level, sized approximately 2,200 square metres and approximately 13.5 metres high. (e) An extension to the south-east side of the previously permitted 2-storey canteen, laboratory and administration building with roof-mounted plant and equipment, acoustic screens and solar panels at roof level, sized approximately 2,200 square metres and approximately 13.5 metres high. (f) An additional 2-storey Central Utilities Plant (CUP) Building sized approximately 5,400 square metres and approximately 10.6 metres high, with 4no. Boiler Stacks approximately 17 metres high and roof-mounted plant and equipment and additional acoustic screening at roof level. (g) A single storey Storage Building sized approximately 520 square metres and approximately 6 metres high located to the north of the site. (h) A single storey Firewater pumphouse sized approximately 90 square metres a
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Application received
25 Nov 2024
Further information requested
27 Jan 2025
Further information received
26 Feb 2025
Decision: CONDITIONAL
16 Apr 2025
Decision due
22 Apr 2025
Grant issued
19 May 2025
Application Details
- Location
- The IDA Business and Technology Park , Raheen , County Limerick.
- Applicant
- N/A
- Application Type
- PERMISSION
- Planning Authority
- Limerick County Council
- Site Area
- 33.3 ha
Timeline
- Registration Date
- 25 November 2024
- Status
- APPLICATION FINALISED
- Decision
- CONDITIONAL
- Decision Date
- 16 April 2025
- Grant Date
- 19 May 2025
- Permission Expires
- 27 November 2032
Location
Planning Applications Nearby
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10-year permission for development of a Biopharmaceutical Manufacturing Campus with an overall floor area of 47,384 sqm. Construction of a 4-storey Biopharmaceutical Manufacturing building approx. 18,534 sqm and 33 metres high with roof-mounted plant/equipment & solar panels. A 2-storey canteen, laboratory and administration building. A 2-storey Warehouse building. A single storey Central Utilities Plant (CUP) building including 5no. Boiler stacks. A 2-storey freezer building. A single storey maintenance building. Single storey pedestrian link with roof-mounted pipe rack. Provision of car parking spaces approx. 199, accessible car parking/motorcycle spaces, EV vehicle charging, dedicated car-pooling spaces/cycle parking. Visitor car park comprising 12no. car parking spaces. Single-storey Security building. Single storey Visitor Centre building. Single storey bicycle/shower facility building. A 38kv Substation compound consisting of single storey substation building. Step-down transformers and single storey Electrical Switchroom building enclosed by security fencing and a new vehicular entrance from Roches Avenue. Firewater and Supply Water pumphouse. Minor off-site underground works include extension of foul sewer to connect to the foul water system. Single storey Waste building. Site infrastructure includes bunded tank farm, pipe-bridges, sprinkler/water tanks, surface water harvest tanks, docks/yard areas, items of plant and equipment, electrical generators, gas-reducing station, underground pumping facilities and internal roads/paths, fencing and site lighting. The development includes use of existing permanent vehicular entrance to the site off existing roundabout on Ballycummin Avenue. Proposed Landscaping, replacement of perimeter security fencing/gates. An extensive ground mounted solar array sized 27,000 sqm located to the rear and east of the site. Signage at ground level and on the building façade. The works include Temporary Contractor Compounds and carparking during construction. All Associated Site Works. Surface water management for the site consists of attenuation swales/ponds, rainwater harvest cisterns to achieve 100% recharging within the site. This application consists of a development for an activity for which a licence under Part IV of the EPA Act 1992 (as amended by the Protection of the Environment Act, 2003) is required. A Natura Impact Statement and an Environmental Impact Assessment Report accompanies this planning application
Ballycummin , The IDA Business & Technology Park , Raheen Co. Limerick
development consisting of modifications and alterations to previously permitted Biopharmaceutical Manufacturing Campus(Planning Register Reference Number 22/190). The proposed development that consists of the following; (1) The relocation of the previously permitted single storey Maintenance Building, sized approximately 1,200 square metres, to the position on site of the footprint of the previously permitted Freezer Building. The previously permitted 2 storey Freezer Building, sized approximately 1,694 square metres, will not be constructed as part of this amended application. (2) The relocation of the previously permitted Tank Farm from its permitted position at the rear of the Warehouse to a revised location within the yard between the Maintenance and the Central Utilities Plant (CUP) Building including pipe bridges all located to the east of the site. The proposed Tank Farm consists of reconfigured and resized tanks. (3) The relocation of 4no. of the previously permitted Boiler Stacks and the omission of 1 no. previously permitted Boiler Stack. The 4no. relocated Boiler Stacks will be approximately 18 metres high and will be located to the north of the previously permitted Central Utilities Plant (CUP) Building. (4) The installation of 1no. additional Cooling Tower to the roof of the previously permitted Central Utilities Plant (CUP) Building, and the modification of the previously permitted acoustic screen to enclose this additional Cooling Tower and the addition of 1no. Cooling Tower at Ground Level within the Tank Farm area. (5) The construction of 1 no. new recessed Loading Dock to the north elevation of the previously permitted warehouse. (6) The relocation of 2no. previously permitted Bulk Gas Tanks from the front of the Production Facility to the position on site of the footprint of the previously permitted Maintenance Building and the installation of 1no. additional Bulk Gas Tank including local pipe bridges. (7) The proposed development also consists of minor modifications to previously permitted internal roads and footpaths, site lighting, landscaping, underground drainage system infrastructure including a reduction of roofed areas and all associated site works. This application consists of a development for an activity for which a licence under Part IV of the Environmental Protection Agency Act 1992 (as amended by the Protection of the Environment Act, 2003) is required
Ballycummin , The IDA Business and Technology Park , Raheen
additions, modifications and alterations to previously permitted Biopharmaceutical Manufacturing Campus (Planning Register Reference Number 22190 and as amended by planning reference 23152 and 2461160) located at the IDA Business and Technology Park, Raheen, County Limerick, V94 2C04. The proposed development will consist of the following: 1. A two-storey biomass boiler house building with internal access mezzanines, sized 1,881 square meters approximately and 17.6 metres high approximately including a boiler stack approximately 21m high all located to the southeast of the existing permitted facility adjacent to Roches Avenue. It is proposed to construct this facility in two phases over five years. 2. It is proposed to relocate a previously permitted generator compound including 2No. generators to the northeast of this proposed biomass boiler house building and to reconfigure and reduce the generator compound. 3. The proposed development also includes the extension of the existing permitted pipe bridge located to the northwest of the biomass boiler house. 4. The proposed development also consists of minor modifications to previously permitted internal roads and footpaths, site lighting, fencing, landscaping and underground drainage system infrastructure. This application will not result in any storm water discharge to the public system. The existing terminal infiltration basin has sufficient capacity to accommodate the additional surface water run off generated by the proposed Biomass Building and associated works. The application relates to a modification to a development which comprises or is for the purposes of an activity requiring an industrial emissions licence under Part IV of the Environmental Protection Agency Act 1992 (as amended by the Protection of the Environment Act, 2003) is required
The IDA Business and Technology Park , Raheen , Co. Limerick
the development that will comprise of erection of a single storey pitched roof marquee with a foot print of approximately 313sq.m(25 meteeres x 12.5 meters) and a pitch height of approximately 5.020m on an annual part-time basis. The marquee is intended to be used as a meeting room
Regeneron Ireland DAC Ballycummin , Raheen Business Park , Raheen
refurbishment and extension of existing outbuildings and construction of an Event Center building within the associated courtyard, located on the campus of the existing production facility. The development is for the purpose of providing a company Event Centre building of approximately 1,460.0 square meters floor area and maximum height of 7.7 meters to include a conference/event/training space, meetings rooms, vendor units, stores, plant rooms, and welfare areas. The proposed Event Centre will include ancillary open areas comprising; an Entrance Courtyard area; a landscaped Forecourt area; and 2 no. open plant yards. Proposed drainage works will include 2 no. underground surface water soakaway attenuation tanks to direct rooftop and other surface water from the development to ground infiltration, and no surface water from the proposed building will discharge to the Loughmore Canal. Refurbishment and conservation works are also proposed to the existing single storey building of approximately 22.0 square meters floor area, identified as Building 12, adjacent to Roche Castle. Other associated developments will comprise footpaths, service provisions, landscaping, and all associated site works. The proposed development is within the curtilage of Roche Castle, a protected structure (Record of Protect Structures Reg. No.1671). This application relates to development on a landholding that comprises an activity which holds an Industrial Emissions Licence (Reg. No. P0991-02) issued by the Environmental Protection Agency
Regeneron Ireland DAC , Raheen Business Park , Ballycummin Co. Limerick
development to extend the existing site and business at Ballycummin, Raheen Co. Limerick. The proposed development will comprise: (a) construction of a two-storey motor sales & service facility with photovoltaic panels including a motor showroom and service workshop; (b) Valet building & bin store; (c) car wash; (d) ESB Substation; (e) external plant enclosure; (f) car parking including vehicle display, customer and employee spaces; (g) signage including (a) 1 no. totem sign; (b) 3 no. free standing internal arch signs; (c) 1 no. directional signs; (d) 2 no. facade screens; and (e) building signage; (h) a new entrance off the R526 road; and (i) all associated site works including landscaping, boundary treatment and pedestrian connection to existing operational site A Natura Impact Statement has been prepared in respect of the proposed development and?accompanies?the planning application.
Ballycummin , Raheen , Co. Limerick
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Ballycummin , Raheen Business Park , Raheen Co. Limerick.
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