Planning Permission Ireland
GrantedIndustrialDecided 1 November 2018

Johnson & Johnson Vision Care, National Technology Park, Plassey Limerick.

Extension of the Johnson & Johnson Vision Care facility in Limerick, including a production hall, carpark expansion, and new plant equipment.

18884 · Limerick County Council · Lodged 7 September 2018

Reference
18884
Authority
Limerick County Council
Register status
Decided
Type
PERMISSION
Received
7 September 2018

Summary

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The development consists of a 5,217 sqm extension to the main building on the north side, comprising an extended production hall with mezzanine plant space, a two-storey utility block, and a loading bay. It also includes 104 additional parking spaces, a new equipment enclosure, and associated site works. A Natura Impact Statement has been prepared for this application.

Industrialindustrialexpansionfactory
Storeys
2
Floor area
5,300 m²

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Development description

(a) an extension to the main building comprising the construction of an extended production hall with mezzanine plant space overhead, a two storey production support/utility block, a single storey loading bay, and roof access stairwell, all on the north side of the building (5,217m sq. ); (b) the expansion of the existing staff carpark to provide 104 additional parking spaces; (c) the construction of a new equipment enclosure (83m sq. ); and (d) the construction of a new plant and equipment to the rear of the building, and associated site works. A natura impact statement has been prepared in respect of the planning application

Land-use zoning

What this land is zoned for

High Tech/Manufacturing CampusBP
“To provide for office, research and development, high technology, regional distribution/ logistics, manufacturing and processing type employment in a high quality built and landscaped campus style environment.”

National zoning type: Mixed/general commercial/industrial/enterprise uses

Objective set by the Limerick Development Plan 2022-2028 (2022–2028). The planning authority decides each application on its own merits — this is the zoning context, not a compliance assessment.

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Key dates

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  1. Application received7 September 2018
  2. Decision due1 November 2018
  3. Decision issued1 November 2018
  4. Grant issued5 December 2018
  5. Permission expiry4 December 2023

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