Johnson & Johnson Vision Care Ireland UC , Plassey Park Road National Technology Park Rivers , Limerick

Oct 08 2026

Application Received

Dec 02 2026

Decision Due

Submitted: 08 / 10 / 2026
Limerick County Council
Application Type:
PERMISSION
Application Status:
NEW APPLICATION
Council Decision:
N/A (Unknown)

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Development Description:

minor alterations to an existing equipment enclosure located to the rear of the main facility, to include the replacement of existing equipment, and raising of the roof by approx. 1.8 m to accommodate the new equipment, and associated site works

Nearby Applications:

Distance:	Received:	Decision:	Development Address:	Development Description:
1.1km	15/10/2026	N/A	7 Salmon Weir , Annacotty , Co. Limerick	interior alterations to first floor living room to accommodate additional bedroom within existing dwelling house	Details...
540m	02/10/2026	N/A	The National Technology Park , Plassey , Plassey Park Road Limerick	(1) partial change of use of the building from the permitted 'advanced office' use to ‘high technology research and development with associated office’ use; (2) provision of; new prefabricated waste storage unit, external smoking shelter, and backup generator; (3) modification to the building elevations to include: (i) alteration to existing roof mounted mechanical services enclosure and provision of roof mounted plant; (ii) new stainless steel railing at fire escape stair; (iii) new ground floor service/access door and ancillary external access way; and (4) all ancillary site works	Details...
2.6km	29/09/2026	N/A	Grange Upper & Grange Lower , Lisnagry , Co. Limerick	a solar photovoltaic farm and co-located Battery Energy Storage System within an application area of approximately 19.57 hectares, comprising ground-mounted solar panels; 34 no. inverter units; 2 no. containerised LV/MV transformer stations; 4 no. battery enclosures; 2 no. Power Conversion System units; a substation building and an underground 10.5 kV grid connection to Ahane 110 kV substation, including an HDD crossing beneath the railway. The development will also include underground cabling; fencing; a gated entrance from the R506; access tracks; CCTV cameras; a temporary construction compound; a public water-main connection; a sealed underground foul-water tank with no public-sewer connection; drainage; landscaping, biodiversity measures and associated works. Construction and operational access will be from the new R506 entrance. Permission is sought for 10 years, with an operational period of 40 years. A Natura impact Statement has been prepared and will be submitted 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	Details...
3km	26/09/2026	N/A	Knockbrack West , Lisnagry , Co. Limerick	construction a 2 storey extension to the side of dwelling, raise roof height of existing dwelling by 0.6m with the installation of a dormer to the rear and roof lights to the front, fenestration changes to front of dwelling, construction of a domestic garage, installation of a proprietary treatment system and raised soil polishing filter, demolition of hay barn and all associated site works	Details...
380m	17/09/2026	N/A	Edward Lifesciences Industrial Campus , National Technology Park , Plassey Park Road	new external glazing and 2no. external doors to the south-east elevation	Details...
560m	08/09/2026	N/A	The National Technology Park , (in the townland of Rivers) , Plassey Limerick	a 10 Year Planning Permission for a solar farm with a total area of circa 7.2 hectares. The solar farm will consist of solar panels on ground mounted frames, 18 no. electrical inverter stations and 1 no. single storey electrical LV/MV transformer station, 2 no. single storey spare parts containers, 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 an existing entrance from Plassey Park Road. The operational lifespan of the solar farm will be 25 years and planning permission is requested for this duration. 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	Details...
1.9km	25/08/2026	N/A	School Road , Mountshannon , Co. Limerick	subdivision of existing site, detached dwelling house with attached garage, septic tank and percolation area, new entrance gates and associated site works	Details...
710m	13/08/2026	CONDITIONAL	Aisling Garraunykee , Lisangry , Castleconnell Co. Limerick.	installation of a ground floor window to a bedroom in the south east gable of the bungalow	Details...
2.7km	31/07/2026	N/A	Annacotty Business Park , Grange Upper , Co. Limerick	(a) existing junction within the Annacotty Business Park, (b) Planning Permission for new roadway, footpaths and landscaping within the Annacotty Business Park, to access undeveloped lands, and (c) All ancillary site works above and below ground	Details...
1.5km	17/07/2026	REFUSED	Newtown Avenue , Castletroy , Co. Limerick	6 no. car parking spaces and associated site works	Details...
1000m	15/07/2026	REFUSED	Annacotty Weir on the River Mulkear , Townlands of Garraunykee and Rivers , Co. Limerick	I. The full removal (34m) of the Annacotty Weir and fish passage from the eastern riverbank up to the adjacent mill race and sluice gate at the western riverbank and making good the face of retained structural elements. II. The reprofiling and restoration of approximately 50m of the river channel to reinstate natural stream conditions and enable fish migration. This includes placement of boulders, and graded rock to replicate healthy, stable, and natural channel conditions. III. Temporary site access for construction stage is proposed from the Woodstown Road via the existing gateway adjacent to the junction with Mountshannon Road and existing pathway. Creation of a temporary access ramp from the eastern riverbank and temporary stone causeway (with pipes for river flow) on the downstream side of the weir to allow construction vehicle access to the weir from the eastern riverbank; the stone causeway and ramp will be removed as removal of the weir structure progresses. The removal of individual trees to enable construction activities. The creation of temporary construction lay down areas/site compounds on lands approximately 50m to the east of the existing weir. IV. Reinstatement of the disturbed lands following weir removal including landscaping consisting of seeding and planting with appropriate native vegetation, removal of temporary construction facilities, and riverbank restoration works. V. All associated and ancillary site development works. VI. The planning application, including the Natura Impact Statement	Details...
800m	07/07/2026	N/A	Mulcair Drive , Annacotty , Co. Limerick	the construction of a new dwelling house with attached family flat, entrance from public road, front boundary wall, landscaping and all associated site works	Details...
570m	25/06/2026	N/A	The National Technology Park , (in the townland of Rivers) , Plassey Limerick	a 10 Year Planning Permission for a solar farm with a total area of circa 7.2 hectares at The National Technology Park, (in the townland of Rivers), Plassey, Limerick. The solar farm will consist of solar panels on ground mounted frames, 18 no. electrical inverter stations and 1 no. single storey electrical LV/MV transformer station, 2 no. single storey spare parts containers, 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 an existing entrance from Plassey Park Road. The operational lifespan of the solar farm will be 25 years and planning permission is requested for this duration. 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	Details...
560m	25/06/2026	N/A	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, 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	Details...
810m	19/06/2026	N/A	Mulcair Drive , Annacotty , Co. Limerick	the renovation and extension of the existing derelict house, new vehicular entrance from public road, landscaping and all associated site works	Details...
2.9km	12/06/2026	CONDITIONAL	Biddyford , Lisnagry , Co. Limerick	the demolition of their original 2 storey substandard dwelling and the construction of a new replacement dwelling with no alterations to the existing single storey rear extension and all associated site works	Details...
1.5km	29/05/2026	N/A	Ballyclough Cross (Townland of Rivers) , Castletroy , Limerick.	the demolition of existing dwelling house and sheds and to construct 2 No. semi-detached residential units to provide residential and respite care facilities for adults with disabilities, connection to public sewer and relocate access entrance together with all ancillary site works and services, all as per drawing documentation submitted	Details...
1.1km	23/05/2026	REFUSED	7 Salmon Weir , Annacotty , Co. Limerick	interior alterations to first floor living room to accommodate additional bedroom within existing dwelling house	Details...
1.7km	05/05/2026	CONDITIONAL	Srawickeen , Clonlara , Co. Clare	for the demolition of existing house and the construction of a replacement dwelling house, new recessed site entrance, new wastewater treatment system and all ancillary site works	Details...

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