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The National Technology Park, (in the townlands of Castletroy and Rivers), Plassey Limerick

A 10 year planning permission for a solar farm with a total area of circa 6.2 hectares at the national technology park, (in the townlands of castletroy and rivers), plassey,…

2660723 · Limerick County Council · Lodged 25 June 2026

Reference
2660723
Authority
Limerick County Council
Register status
In progress
Type
PERMISSION
Received
25 June 2026

Official record

Development description

A 10 year planning permission for a solar farm with a total area of circa 6.2 hectares at the national technology park, (in the townlands of castletroy and rivers), plassey, limerick. The solar farm will consist of solar panels on ground mounted frames, 10 no. Electrical inverter stations and 1 no. Single storey electrical lv/mv transformer station, 1 no. Single storey spare parts container, 1 no. Ring main unit, underground electrical ducting and cabling within the development site, security fencing, cctv, access tracks, temporary construction compound, landscaping and all associated ancillary development and drainage works. Construction and operational vehicle access will be via existing entrances from plassey park road. The operational lifespan of the solar farm will be 25 years and planning permission is requested for this duration. A natura impact statement (nis) has been prepared and will be submitted to the planning authority with the application. 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

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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  1. Application received25 June 2026
  2. Decision due19 August 2026

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