Planning Permission in Limerick
Planning applications in Limerick are decided by Limerick County Council. This guide covers what it costs, how long it takes, and how to apply — we track 12,904 planning applications in Limerick so you can see what gets approved.
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Limerick planning statistics 2026: Limerick County Council has received 1,126 planning applications so far in 2026, and 88% of the 683 decided to date were granted. Source: Irish planning statistics, compiled daily from the public register.
First: you may not need planning permission
Rear extensions under 45 sq m, most sheds and garages, and rooftop solar panels are usually exempted development — Limerick's local authority logged 75 exempted development notifications in 2018-2022. Two minutes with our free checker could save you months and thousands of euro.
Check if your project is exemptHow to apply for planning permission in Limerick
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Check if you need permission at all
Many small projects - rear extensions under 45 sq m, sheds, rooftop solar - are exempted development and need no application. Check before you spend anything.
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Request a pre-planning consultation
Limerick County Council offers free pre-planning meetings. They flag issues with your site or design before you commit to drawings.
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Prepare drawings and documents
You will need site location maps, layout plans, elevations, and sections - almost always prepared by an architect, engineer, or architectural technician.
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Publish notices
Place a notice in an approved local newspaper and erect a site notice. The application must be lodged within 2 weeks of the newspaper notice.
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Submit and wait for a decision
Lodge the application with the fee. The council checks validity, the public has 5 weeks to comment, and a decision is due within 8 weeks.
Full details in our step-by-step application guide and pre-submission checklist.
Where to apply in Limerick
Limerick County Council
Recent planning applications in Limerick
latest lodged 7 Oct 2026The most recent applications received by Limerick County Council, from the public planning register. Seeing what your neighbours are applying for, and what gets granted, is the quickest way to judge your own chances.
- 7 Oct 20262661160
a detached garage
Doonvullen Lower , Caherconlish , Co Limerick.
- 7 Oct 20262661161
the construction of one no. two storey dwelling house, a new vehicular entrance and driveway, installation of an on-site tertiary wastewater treatment system and associated infiltration/treatment area, a bored well, together with landscaping, boundary treatments, surface water drainage and all associated site development works
Drombany , Drombanna , Co.Limerick
- 6 Oct 20262661155
the erection of an 18 metre high lattice telecommunications support structure with antennas, dishes and all associated equipment all enclosed by security fencing together with the extension of the existing access track
Morenane , Croom , Co Limerick
- 6 Oct 20262661156
the demolition of an existing shed and the construction of a 1.5 storey detached dwelling, together with all associated site development works, including site access, landscaping, boundary treatments, parking and connections to existing services
10 Cois Abhainn , Lower Park , Limerick
- 6 Oct 20262661157
the construction of a slatted shed with crush area and all associated site works
Caherlevoy , Mountcollins , Abbeyfeale Co. Limerick
- 5 Oct 20262661152
a temporary access track from the N24 to the consented 142-ha Ballyvalode Solar Farm comprising four land parcels (Limerick City and County Council Pl. Ref. 211565, An Bord Pleanála Ref. PL91.312712). The temporary access track will be 375 meters long, 5 m in width and will include two designated passing bays of approximately 50 m in length to facilitate the safe passing of construction vehicles and plant machinery. Approximately 40–50 m of localised excavation will be undertaken to facilitate the connection of the floating road to the existing founded road (i.e. the N24 and a gravel access track), with the excavated material replaced by permeable macadam to minimise surface water runoff onto the N24. A drainage swale will be provided along the north-eastern side of the access track to collect and convey surface water, with the track designed to incorporate a 2% crossfall towards the swale to promote effective drainage. The development also includes designated entrance and exit points, perimeter fencing and gates, temporary on-site storage of excavated material pending reinstatement, and all associated ancillary site development works. A Natura Impact Statement (NIS) has been prepared and will be submitted to the Planning Authority with the application
Moanoola , Oola , Co. Limerick
- 5 Oct 20262661153
a change of use of the existing property from a four bedroom, two and single storey, house to three two bedroom, two storey, houses. Including a first floor extension to the ground floor existing side extension and including alterations, upgrading and repair works, installations of new services and associated site works. Inglenook West is a Protected Structure RPS No. 1031 and is in an Architectural Conservation Area. ACA16
Inglenook West , Bruff , County Limerick
- 3 Oct 20262661149
the installation of new waste water treatment system including percolation area
Upper Geragh , Anglesboro , Kilmallock
Browse all 12,904 planning applications in Limerick, including this week's lodgements, decisions and appeals.
Planning permission fees in Limerick
Application fees are set nationally, so Limerick charges the same as every other county:
| Application type | Fee |
|---|---|
| New house | €65 |
| Domestic extension or garage | €34 |
| Outline permission | 75% of the full fee |
| Retention permission | 3× the standard fee (€195 for a house) |
| Appeal to An Coimisiún Pleanála | €220 |
Professional fees for drawings and managing the application are the real cost — see the fees guide or estimate yours with the fee calculator.
Frequently asked questions
How much does planning permission cost in Limerick?
The statutory application fee is the same across Ireland: 65 euro for a new house and 34 euro for a domestic extension or garage. Retention permission costs three times the standard fee. On top of that, most applicants pay a professional (architect, engineer, or planning consultant) for drawings and the application itself - typically 1,500 to 5,000 euro depending on the project.
How long does planning permission take in Limerick?
Limerick County Council must decide within 8 weeks of receiving a valid application. There is a 5-week period for public observations, and a 4-week appeal window after the decision. A request for further information restarts the clock, so 3 to 6 months end to end is common.
Do I need planning permission for an extension in Limerick?
Not always. Rear extensions up to 45 square metres are generally exempt from planning permission, subject to conditions on height, remaining garden space, and previous extensions. The same national exemption rules apply in Limerick as everywhere in Ireland.
How long does planning permission last in Limerick?
A grant of planning permission normally lasts 5 years from the date of the decision. If you have not substantially completed the work in that time you must apply again or seek an extension of duration.
Where do I submit a planning application in Limerick?
Applications go to Limerick County Council, online through eplanning.ie or on paper at the council offices. You must also publish a newspaper notice and erect a site notice before applying.
Related guides
Planning permission in neighbouring counties
The fees, timelines and exemptions are set nationally, so the process in Limerick is the same as next door. What changes is the council, its development plan, and how often it grants.
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