Coolyroe, Kilmeedy, Co. Limerick
Retention of an existing zoo, its expansion, visitor facilities, and a new wastewater system.
2660037 · Limerick County Council · Lodged 20 January 2026
- Reference
- 2660037
- Authority
- Limerick County Council
- Register status
- Decided
- Type
- RETENTION
- Received
- 20 January 2026
Summary
AI-generatedThis application seeks retention permission for an existing zoo, including expanded boundaries, animal enclosures, a reception and gift shop, a party room, and a playground. Permission is also sought to decommission the existing septic tank and install a new mechanical aeration and filtration system.
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Official record
Development description
An existing zoo along with (1) expansion of site boundaries to incorporate animal enclosures, (2) site entrance with signage, car parking area & associated lighting, (3) reception & gift shop building, (4) detached party room, (5) covered picnic area, (6) outdoor playground area and (7) animal housing & enclosure areas. Permission is also sought to (8) decommission existing septic and construct a new mechanical aeration system and tertiary filtration system & all ancillary site works
Key dates
Timeline
- Application received20 January 2026
- Further information requested10 March 2026
- Further information received29 April 2026
- Decision due26 May 2026
- Decision issued26 May 2026
- Grant issued1 July 2026
- Permission expiry30 June 2031
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