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The National Technology Park , (in the townland of Rivers) , Plassey Limerick

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Planning application 2660722

Limerick - Limerick County Council

Proposed Development

a 10 Year Planning Permission for a solar farm with a total area of circa 7.2 hectares at The National Technology Park, (in the townland of Rivers), Plassey, Limerick. The solar farm will consist of solar panels on ground mounted frames, 18 no. electrical inverter stations and 1 no. single storey electrical LV/MV transformer station, 2 no. single storey spare parts containers, 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 an existing entrance from Plassey Park Road. The operational lifespan of the solar farm will be 25 years and planning permission is requested for this duration. 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 Details

Location
The National Technology Park , (in the townland of Rivers) , Plassey Limerick
Applicant
N/A
Application Type
PERMISSION
Planning Authority
Limerick County Council
Site Area
7.2 ha

Timeline

Registration Date
25 June 2026
Status
INCOMPLETED APPLICATION
Decision
N/A

Location

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