Application to An Bord Pleanála for Construction of a new distributor road linking Golf Links Road (from Schoolhouse Road junction) with Groody Road at Kilbane Roundabout, Castletroy, Limerick

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NOTICE PURSUANT TO: SECTION 177AE OF THE PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT ACT 2000 (AS AMENDED) AND THE PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT REGULATIONS 2001 (AS AMENDED)

NOTICE OF APPLICATION TO AN BORD PLEANÁLA FOR APPROVAL

 

Notice is hereby given that Limerick City and County Council proposes to seek the approval of An Bord Pleanála for the construction of a new distributor road linking the L1116 Golf Links Road from Schoolhouse Road junction with the L5173 Groody Road at Kilbane Roundabout, Castletroy, Limerick,

The proposed development will consist of the following:

  • A new distributor road of approximately 680m in length with a cross-section consisting of 9.7m wide carriageway including a 3.5m wide bus lane, footpaths, segregated cycletrack, planted verges with 1 in 2 road embankment side slopes
  • Upgrading of both the Schoolhouse Road/Golf Links Road junction and the Kilbane roundabout to a signalised protected junction arrangement
  • Tree and vegetation removal with tree re-planting and associated landscaping works
  • Provision of new surface water drainage and associated works required including an attenuation pond to the western side of the scheme with 2m high paladine fencing, access tracks and access gate to agricultural lands
  • Proposed realignment of the existing open drainage channels including 3no. box culvert crossings
  • Provision of bus stop infrastructure with toucan crossing facility for pedestrians & cyclists
  • Fencing, LED public lighting, safety barriers, road signage, traffic signal poles and all associated site development works

 

A Natura Impact Statement (NIS) has been prepared in respect of the proposed development.

An Bord Pleanála may give approval for the development with or without modifications, may attach conditions or may refuse the application for development.

In accordance with Section 50(1)(b) of the Roads Act 1993 (as amended) Limerick City and County Council requested a direction from An Bord Pleanala as to whether or not the proposed Castletroy Link Road Scheme required the preparation of an Environmental Impact Assessment Report. The Bord determined that the proposed road development would not be likely to have significant effects on the environment and that the preparation of an Environmental Impact Assessment Report (EIAR) was not required.

A copy of the plans and particulars including the Natura Impact Statement will be available for inspection and/or purchase at a fee not exceeding the reasonable cost of making a copy, from 3rd March 2025 to 17th April, 2025 during public opening hours (excluding bank holidays) at the Customer Services Desk, Limerick City & County Council, Merchant’s Quay, Limerick, V94 EH90 and at the Planning and Environmental Services Department, Limerick City & County Council Offices, Dooradoyle Road, Limerick, V94 WV78.

Plans and particulars of the proposed development will also be available for inspection online during the above timeframe at https://mypoint.limerick.ie.

 

Submissions or observations may be made in writing only to An Bord Pleanála, 64 Marlborough Street, Dublin 1, D01 V902 in respect of:

  1. The implications of the proposed development for proper planning and sustainable development in the area concerned,
  2. The likely effects on the environment of the proposed development, if carried out, and
  3. The likely significant effects of the proposed development on a European site, if carried out.

Any submissions or observations must be received by An Bord Pleanála not later than 5.30 pm on Thursday 17th April, 2025 

A person may question the validity of a decision by An Bord Pleanála by way of an application for judicial review, under Order 84 of the rules of the Superior Courts (S.I. No.15 of 1986) in accordance with Section 50 of the Planning and Development Act 2000 (as amended).

 

Signed:               Brian Kennedy, Director of Services

Transportation and Mobility Directorate

Limerick City and County Council, Merchant’s Quay, Limerick

Date: 3rd March 2025

Materials

01 Cover Letter An Bord Pleanala.pdf
162.48 KB
02 CLR_Planning Report.pdf
1.93 MB
03 Perscribed Bodies.pdf
1.02 MB
04 CLR_Natura Impact Statement (NIS).pdf
3.72 MB
05 CLR_Non-Statutory Environmental Report.pdf
13.28 MB
05A Appendix A_An Bord Pleanala Directions.pdf
526.91 KB
05B Appendix B_Biodiversity Management Plan.pdf
1.52 MB
05C Appendix C_Outline Construction Environmental Management Plan.pdf
3.83 MB
05D Appendix D_Noise Survey Results.pdf
261.6 KB
05E Appendix E_Tree Survey Report.pdf
865.94 KB
05F Appendix F_Photomontages.pdf
46.76 MB
05G Appendix G_Archaeological & Cultural Hertitage Impact Assessment.pdf
3.03 MB
06 CLR_Public Notice.pdf
458.38 KB
07 CLR_Newspaper Notice_Limerick Leader_Week Ending 01.03.2025.pdf
363.49 KB
08 CLR_Stage 1 RSA.pdf
2.43 MB
09 CLR_Public Lighting Report.pdf
6.58 MB
10 CLR_Schedule of Drawings.pdf
722.02 KB
11 CLR_Site Location Map.pdf
2.32 MB
12 CLR_Layout Drawings.pdf
63.28 MB
13 CLR_Layout Cross Sections.pdf
5.26 MB
14 CLR_Surface Water Drainage Layout.pdf
13.73 MB
15 CLR_Existing Drainage to be Diverted.pdf
2.88 MB
16 CLR_Longitudinal Sections & Earthworks.pdf
6.34 MB
17 CLR_Public Lighting Layouts.pdf
17.53 MB
18 CLR_Landscape Plans.pdf
22.35 MB
19 CLR Hedgerow and Tree Loss.pdf
5.39 MB