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Limerick Works, Castlemungret, Limerick

Installation of a 2.47 MWp solar farm at the Irish Cement site in Castlemungret.

2660102 · Limerick County Council · Lodged 3 February 2026

Reference
2660102
Authority
Limerick County Council
Register status
Invalid or incomplete
Type
PERMISSION
Received
3 February 2026

Summary

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Planning permission is sought for a solar photovoltaic development with an overall site area of approximately 1.80 hectares. The project will feature ground-mounted solar panels, a single-storey transformer cabin, and associated electrical infrastructure with a generation capacity of c. 2.47 MWp.

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Official record

Development description

Installation of a solar photovoltaic development with an overall site area of c. 1.80 hectares and a generation capacity of c. 2.47 mwp, on lands at irish cement ltd, castlemungret, mungret, co. Limerick, v94 k194. The development will comprise: ground-mounted photovoltaic panels on supporting frames, 1 no. Single-storey transformer cabin, associated cabling and electrical infrastructure, temporary site access, temporary construction compound and all associated site works. This development is covered by the provisions of the renewable energy directive iii (directive (eu) 2023/2413) and it is important to note that the planning application may be subject to section 34d of the planning and development act 2000, as amended. When a notice issues in accordance with section 34d(b), the provisions of article 26a of the planning and development regulations 2001 to 2025 shall apply

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IndustrialSI
“To provide for specialised and heavy industrial development and associated employment creation.”

National zoning type: Industrial, enterprise, employment

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  1. Application received3 February 2026

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