96-home scheme proposed at Newtown, Castletroy, Co. Limerick

In context

It is one of 78 housing scheme applications Limerick County Council has received in the past twelve months, against 1,582 nationally. Of the 3,036 such applications decided by councils in the past three years, 79% were granted.

What happens next

Anyone can make a submission or observation to Limerick County Council until 18 November 2026, for a fee of €20. Only those who make a submission can later appeal the decision. The council is due to decide by 9 December 2026, unless it requests further information, which stops the clock.

How to make a submission

The development description, as lodged

Verbatim from the Limerick County Council register. This is the source for every figure in the story above.

a residential development comprising 96 no. residential units, (16 no. semi-detached houses, 6 no. terrace houses, 2 detached units along with 2 no. 5 storey apartment blocks over basement, comprised of 72 no. apartments and basement parking), bin & bike stores, demolition of existing farm buildings, additional parallel parking along the Castletroy College road, accessed via a new entrance onto the Castletroy College road and all ancillary development works. Ancillary site development works include a new connection to the public water main, foul and surface water drainage, access roads, footpaths, vehicle parking, landscaping, boundary treatments and site development works above and below ground. The planning application is accompanied by a NIS(Natura Impact Statement). Original Planning Ref. No.'s 21/1400 and 24/60420