GrantedCommercialDecided 1 May 2026

Coonagh Cross Ennis Road, Clondrinagh, Limerick

Construction of a new 7,201 sq.m mixed-use sports arena with a 200m cycle track and spectator seating.

2660252 · Limerick County Council · Lodged 6 March 2026

Reference: 2660252
Authority: Limerick County Council
Register status: Decided
Type: PERMISSION
Received: 6 March 2026

Summary

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A ten-year permission is sought for a large mixed-use sports arena over two internal storeys and a basement. The facility will feature a 200m cycle track, 476 spectator seats, multi-sport infield areas, community spaces, offices, retail, and hospitality. External works include parking, landscaping, and road upgrades.

Commercialsportsarenacommunity

Storeys: 2
Floor area: 7,201 m²

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Official record

Development description

A ten year permission for the construction of a mixed use arena of 7,201sq. M in floor area over a footprint of 5921sq. M. The arena will be 22.2m in height and constructed from a twin-skin pressurised system (finished in pvc-coated polyester) with gabion wall to external gnd. Level. Two internal storeys & a basement will contain a 200m cycle track, c. 476 no. Permanent spectator seats, infield fl. Area for various sports incl. Gymnastics, badminton, volleyball, tennis, football, etc. & community uses (exams, count centre, dinners, concerts), & associated changing facilities, toilets, medical & emergency rooms & fire escape areas, areas for offices, administration, meetings, reception, retail/hospitality, circulation & storage. Gnd. Fl. & 1st fl. Areas to accommodate all associated uses: sport, retail/hospitality, staff, storage. Ancillary works including hard & soft landscaping, boundary treatments, drainage & service connections and infrastructure, external signage, plant and electrical rooms, new pedestrian link, new access & service road areas & upgrading of a section of public road, scheme lighting, forecourt areas, carpark with 32 parking spaces & 2 coach parking spaces, 48 covered bicycle spaces. A natura impact statement (nis) has been prepared in respect of the proposed development. The planning application may be inspected or purchased at a fee not exceeding the reasonable cost of making a copy, at the offices of the planning authority, limerick city & county council offices, dooradoyle road, limerick, v94 wv78 during its public opening hours. A submission or observation in relation to the application may be made in writing to the planning authority on payment of the prescribed fee of 20, within the period of 5 weeks beginning on the date of receipt by the authority of the application, and such submissions or observations will be considered by the planning authority in making a decision on the application. The planning authority may grant permission subject to or without conditions, or may refuse to grant permission

Land-use zoning

What this land is zoned for

Education and Community FacilitiesCI

“To protect and provide for educational, training and adult learning, community, healthcare, childcare, civic, religious and social infrastructure.”

National zoning type: Mixed/general community services/facilities 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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within 500 m

Residential Property Price Register sales within 500 metres of this site
Address	Date	Price	Distance
58 Ferndale, Ennis Rd, Limerick	Mar 2026	€405,000	401 m

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Key dates

Timeline

Application received6 March 2026
Decision due30 April 2026
Decision issued1 May 2026
Grant issued8 June 2026
Permission expiry7 June 2031

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