Planning Permission Ireland
GrantedRetentionDecided 26 May 2026

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

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This 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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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

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  1. Application received20 January 2026
  2. Further information requested10 March 2026
  3. Further information received29 April 2026
  4. Decision due26 May 2026
  5. Decision issued26 May 2026
  6. Grant issued1 July 2026
  7. Permission expiry30 June 2031

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