Call for Expressions of Interest: lands suitable for zoning for residential purposes that would contribute to accelerated housing delivery

See attached document 

Dear team ,

As part of the non-statutory public consultation the following three sites need to be zoned as open space as they are not suitable for housing development. 

Please see attached 

1 The Boro Park in Janesboro.

2 The Quary Park in Upper Careys Road .

3 The Palm Court green , O'Malley Park. 

There is significant potential housing development earmarked for the surrounding areas. Some under construction already.  Others in the pipeline. 

Speakers Corner , lower Hyde Road 

Scout Hall ,Kennedy Park 

Toppins Field,  Rathbane.

Guinness site Lower Careys Road 

Wallers Well Janesboro ( recently CPO'd)

The green spaces mentioned 1 to 3 need to be retained as such. 

Significant spending especially in the Boro Park is a factor. 

The sites have significant challenges to develop housing, and it has become a flash point for residents of each respective area.

On behalf of these communities, I am requesting these lands be zoned " open space" under this review. 

Kind regards 

Cllr Sarah Kiely 

Good afternoon, Maria, Please find attached a submission to re-zone a site in Anglers Walk Rhebogue Limerick City to your current non-statutory public consultation.

I would be very grateful if you could acknowledge receipt of this application.

Thank you.

Joe McNamara

McCarthy & Woulfe Ltd

Building Contractors

Limerick V94 V8PX

Website https://mcwbc.eu/    

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Submission to Limerick City and County Council.

Re: Non-Statutory Public Consultation – Call for sites

Expressions of Interest: lands suitable for zoning for residential purposes that would contribute to accelerated housing delivery.

From: McCarthy & Woulfe Ltd

Date: 05th December 2025.

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Name : McCarthy & Woulfe Ltd

Site Address : Anglers ‘Walk Rhebogue Limerick.

Site Coordinates:  {Redacted}

Land Owner : {Redacted}

Compact Growth: The site is in a built-up residential area 2.5km from Limerick City centre and a similar distance from the University of Limerick. The area in the vicinity of the site includes an arterial routes to the city centre, namely the Dublin Road. This area contains a high concentration of existing facilities such as schools, shopping areas, and sports clubs.

Services : The lands that are the subject of this re-zoning submission are fully serviced now. No enabling work is required. The land owner also owns the services necessary for residential development. Listed below are the services within or immediately adjacent to the proposed site.

Public Roads and footpaths.

Public Lighting.

Public Water supply.

Municipal Foul & Surface water sewers.

Natural GAS (Bord Gais)

Electricity Supply (Eirgrid)

Telecoms

Previous Zoning : These lands at Anglers Walk were zoned “residential” under the Limerick City Council Development Plan 2010-2016

Feasibility: Immediately adjacent to this site location both Uisce Eireann and the ESB have confirmed that it is feasible to service this locality.

Public Transport. The Dublin Road is readily accessible by both private and public transport, offering good transport links to the city and surrounding area. Bus Eireann provides a bus service from Limerick City with buses running at 15min intervals. Under the objectives of the Limerick City Council Development plan, the council propose to introduce “green routes” to the public transport infrastructure. These facilities would provide an alternative to the private car and ensure that residents of the proposed development can avail of sustainable public transport.

Employment Opportunities : There are significant opportunities for employment for residents in this locality. In addition to the university and the city itself there are several industrial estates and business parks within easy reach.

Social Infrastructure : Local community facilities include primary and secondary schools together with the Parkway Shopping Centre, St John’s Hospital, and the Absolute Hotel. Amenities in easy reach include Grove Island Leisure Centre/Swimming Pool, Canal Bank Walk, O Brien Public Park as well as local GAA and rugby clubs.

Flood Zones: A flood risk assessment has been previously conducted and is enclosed with this application. Note that this site has passed the Justification test. These lands are not within a flood zone.

Housing Demand: The housing demand in this part of Limerick City is huge. The Rhebogue / Corbally / Park / Dublin Road neighbourhood has an ongoing requirement for all types of new residential accommodation. Social & Affordable, Private, Student, Rental, Seniors. The strategic location of this neighbourhood centred between the city centre the university and the industrial estates guarantees population growth into the future.

Existing: McCarthy & Woulfe Ltd have completed the building of the public roads and houses that provide access to and border the lands that are the subject of this submission a number of years ago. All the houses are fully occupied since they were constructed. Anglers Walk has been taken in charge by the local authority. The adjacent site which was zoned to residential recently is subject to a current planning application.

Enclosures : The drawings and report listed below are attached to support this submission.

1. Site Location Map
2. Land Survey.
3. Indicative Site Layout Plan
4. Flood Risk Assessment Report.

See documents below

Hi Maria,

I was requested by David Kennedy of Messrs. Rinberry Ltd to forward the attached to you.

Regards

James J Mc Donnell

GMcDoS

(Gilleece McDonnell O'Shaughnessy Ltd)

Address:

Unit 15 Limerick Business Complex,

Keating Road,

Raheen Business Park,

Limerick V94F68A

Please refer to Letter and Social Infrastructure Audit enclosed with submission.

I have unused farm sheds on the Ballingarry road. (see attached pic). These are currently zoned agricultural. The site has public lighting and paths as far as Murphys cross. It is in an ideal central  location to the village and If it was re-zoned as residential/light industry. It could provide accelerated housing development and/or a much needed medica/business center for the village

Our family has a small parcel of land suitable to for 3 modest & practical homes for myself & my siblings. We meet all the criteria requested. There is one entrance for the 3 homes which ensures safe exit & entry according to the Engineers report. The road is already serviced with mains water, esb, footpaths, lights and have confirmation from Irish Water for sewer connection. We hope to move forward with our planning, can you please advise. Thanks

To whom it may concern, Please find attached a submission on behalf of our client in relation to lands at Skagh, Croom. Regards, Ciaran Gallagher BDB Consulting Ltd. Tel. {Redacted}

Please see attachments that accompany this rezoning proposal

Dear Sir / Madam

Please find attached a submission seeking additional residential zoning on the Bloodmill Road on behalf of our client A & G Thomond Builders Ltd

Regards,

Mary Hughes {Redacted}

Director at

HRA PLANNING

HRA CHARTERED TOWN PLANNING & ENVIRONMENT CONSULTANTS

email: {Redacted}

phone: {Redacted}

LIMERICK  |  DUBLIN

www.hraplanning.ie

Our family has some land suitable to build some modest & practical homes for myself & my children. We meet all the criteria requested. The road is already serviced with mains water, esb, footpaths, lights and have confirmation from Irish Water for sewer connection. We hope to be able to apply for planning to build here in the future. Thank you

I have made this submission on behalf of my mother Philomena Ryan owner of the land and widow of Des Ryan (senior).

Dear Sir / Madam,

Please find attached a submission seeking residential zoning on lands at Garryglass, Ballysimon, Limerick on behalf of Eastchester Real Estate Limited

Please see corresponce and map identifying property attached.

Please refer to enclosed submissions prepared on behalf of Homeland Projects, Ltd., in relation to the Call for Expressions of Interest: lands suitable for zoning for residential purposes that would contribute to accelerated housing delivery.

Please refer to enclosed submissions prepared on behalf of Homeland Projects, Ltd., in relation to the Call for Expressions of Interest: lands suitable for zoning for residential purposes that would contribute to accelerated housing delivery.

Please refer to enclosed submissions prepared on behalf of Homeland Projects, Ltd., in relation to the Call for Expressions of Interest: lands suitable for zoning for residential purposes that would contribute to accelerated housing delivery.

Please see attached file for consideration. 

Hello,

I have a site at castletroy/annacotty that had planning previously planning no 08/1612 but lapsed and was rezoned as Agriculture some time ago.

I feel this site meets all the criteria outlined for this housing initiative. 

The nearest eircode is {Redacted}

A Chara,

On behalf of my client Barice Investment Ltd please find attached submission regarding lands at Ros Mor, Kilmallock Road, Limerick.

Regards,

Adam Kearney

{Redacted}

Chartered Town Planning Consultancy

Tel. {Redacted}

Mob. {Redacted}

To: Senior Planner, Forward Planning, Limerick City And County Council.

FAO: Maria Woods & Carmel Brislane

RE: 

I hope this email finds you well. My name is Martin Hogan, and I am the owner of a land holding in Rathbane, Limerick City, known locally as Hogan Park. I am writing to request a change in the zoning of this land as part of the current review and variation of the Limerick Development Plan 2022/2028.

Currently, my land is zoned for recreation. However, given the developments in the surrounding areas, I believe there is a significant potential to rezone my land for mixed use and residential development. As you are aware, Limerick City & County Council are proposing a new residential development at Toppins Field to the north of my land. Additionally, the HSE is developing a new regional ambulance headquarters, and Munster Rugby is establishing a new centre of excellence to the south of my land.

With these new developments, my land has great potential to serve as a link between them, integrating residential, commercial/retail, and community uses. My land is fully serviced, and I believe that rezoning it as Mixed Use & Residential would greatly benefit the area and align with the current development plan objectives and enable accelerated housing delivery on this land to meet the objectives set out in the new ministerial guidelines.

I understand that you are in the scoping phase of the proposed development plan, land rezoning variations for Limerick. Therefore, I would like to express my availability to discuss and review the proposed rezoning mix and redevelopment plans for Hogan Park with you at your earliest convenience. I have attached maps of my land for your reference.

I look forward to hearing from you soon and discussing this matter further.

Yours Sincerely

Marty Hogan

A Chara,

Please find attached submission in relation to lands at Patrickswell, Co. Limerick on behalf of my client Patrick Fitgerald.

Regards,

Adam Kearney

BA MA  MIPI MRTPI

Chartered Town Planning Consultancy

Tel. 061 {Redacted}

Mob. {Redacted}

Good afternoon, 

Please find attached.

Thank you.

Kind regards,

{Redacted}

Kind Regards

{Redacted}

John Shaw Auctioneers Limited

1 Lower Mallow St.

Limerick.

PSR Licence Number: {Redacted}

Phone: {Redacted}

Fax: {Redacted}

Web: http://www.johnshawauctioneers.com

Properties: www.daft.ie/johnshaw

Good afternoon Maria,

As per LCCC’s call for the above, I attach our submission in respect of a small residual piece of land in Sli na Manach, Mungret.

It would be nice to finish off this section with houses and deliver an expanded green area.

Happy to meet / chat over the phone should you have any questions.

Rgds,

{Redacted}

{Redacted}

Head of Planning & Commercial

Athlone Office:

Block D,

Daneswell Business Centre,

Monksland,

Athlone

Co. Roscommon

{Redacted}

Head Office:
Unit A, Ground Floor
Glencormack Business Park

Kilmacanogue,
Co. Wicklow

{Redacted}

M {Redacted}

 

Good afternoon, 

Please find attached.

Thank you.

Kind regards,

{Redacted}

Kind Regards

Ivan Shaw 

John Shaw Auctioneers Limited

1 Lower Mallow St.

Limerick.

PSR Licence Number: {Redacted}

Phone: {Redacted}

Fax: {Redacted}

Web: http://www.johnshawauctioneers.com

Properties: {Redacted}

Dear Sir/Madam

We write on behalf of our client, John Hartnett, to request that serious consideration be given to rezoning his lands at Killarney Road, Abbeyfeale, Co. Limerick.

Prior to the 2023-2029 Local Area Plan, his lands were zoned “Existing Residential” at the front and “Residential Serviced Sites” at the rear, the 2023-2029 Local Area Plan changed this to “Existing Residential” at the front and “Agriculture” at the rear.

Our client is very anxious to develop the site and in this regard we applied for “planning permission to construct a residential development of two semi-detached houses, one detached, four semi-detached and nine terraced retirement houses and three apartments in one two-storey block and all associated site works” under planning application ref. no. 23/60702, however during the planning process the 2023-2029 Local Area Plan come into force and the application was refused for 2 reasons, one being the change in zoning.  We attach a copy of the Site Location Map and Site Layout Plan that accompanied this planning application.

We also attach drawing no. 2307-04-SLP-P – Site Layout Plan, which illustrates a current proposal we are working on for the existing area zoned “Existing Residential”, for which our client intends to apply for planning permission shortly.  We also attach drawing no. 2307-04-MP – Master Plan, which illustrates how the remainder of the site could be developed in the event of the rezoning of the rear portion.

We are of the opinion that the attached drawings show how the site can be developed in an orderly manner in the event that the lands at the rear are rezoned to “New Residential”.

Based on the above we would appreciate if Forward Planning could consider our client’s site for rezoning to “New Residential”.

I trust the above is to your satisfaction, however, should you have any queries, whatsoever, in relation to same, please do not hesitate to contact me.

Regards

Liam Gleeson

GLEESON MC SWEENEY                                             
ARCHITECTS

99 O’Connell St.

Limerick

V94 P8CY

M : {Redacted}

T : (061) {Redacted}
E : {Redacted}
W: www.gleesonmcsweeney.ie

Dear Sirs,

I act on behalf of Brian O'Sullivan c/o O Sullivans Centra, Clarina 

Please find attached a detailed presentation in respect of Clarina Village and we look forward to your assessment in due course 

Regards,

Seamus McElligott
Planning & Design Consultancy
Lombardstown, Caherconlish,
Tel {Redacted}

Eircode V94 X674 
Email - {Redacted}
www.smceplanning.com

{Redacted} please see attached maps of lands we previously spoke about in Mountcollins adjacent to the village. The lands are in the ownership of James Dore who wishes to include them in the upcoming review of the Limerick City and County Development plan.

Regards Cllr John Sheahan 

Dear Sir / Madam

On behalf of our client, Kenrite Construction, who owns land in Monaleen and has been developing a large landbank for a number of years, a request is being made to change a small parcel of land from open space use to residential use.

The site always benefitted from residential zoning up to 2019, when a new LAP for Castletroy was prepared and the zoning was changed to open space, quite possibly reflective of the undeveloped nature of the site at the time of preparing the LAP.

This new zoning was then brought forward into the Limerick Development Plan 2022.

LAP 2009 – 2015                                                                                                         LAP 2019 – 2025 and current Development Plan

It was not until May 2023 that our client discovered the change in zoning had occurred, at a time when he was seeking to renew planning permission on the site.

The land actually comprises a site which was previously granted planning permission (P05/3629) for a detached house (now expired), but which was never constructed, as the land was required for a temporary construction access to facilitate development to the rear of the site. 

It was always the intention of Kenrite Construction to complete the row of 9 no. detached units fronting the overall site, in accordance with the original planning permission, including the subject site now zoned as open space.

We note that the site now comprising open space zoning, is located at the end of a row of houses and is surrounded on two sides by roads (Gold Links Road and Mount Green Road), with no natural overlooking.

We would submit that the site is of no direct beneficial use from a recreational perspective and as incidental open space, does not contribute to the public realm.

The site is serviced, is not subject to flooding and can be immediately developed in conjunction with the final phase of development on the land which has just secured a notification of grant of planning permission from Limerick City & County Council.

We thus request that the land is reverted back to its original intended use and that a change in zoning occurs from open space to residential use to accommodate the development of 1 no. house on site.

Regards

Dear Sir/Madam

Please find enclosed submission in respect to the above on behalf of ARRESICO RAHEEN LIMITED

Kind regards

Gary Rowan MIPI MRTPI

Director at

HRA PLANNING

HRA CHARTERED TOWN PLANNING & ENVIRONMENT CONSULTANTS

LIMERICK  |  DUBLIN

email: {Redacted }

phone: {Redacted}

Dear Sir/Madam

Please find enclosed submission in respect to the above on behalf of Garryowen RFC

Kind regards

Gary Rowan MIPI MRTPI

Director at

HRA PLANNING

HRA CHARTERED TOWN PLANNING & ENVIRONMENT CONSULTANTS

LIMERICK  |  DUBLIN

email: {Redacted}

phone: {Redacted}

LIMERICK  |  DUBLIN

www.hraplanning.ie

Hello,

I can confirm I am the Agent acting on behalf of the Applicant {Redated}. Please see enclosed a submission for consideration, for lands in Patrickswell, Co. Limerick.

Should you require anything further, please do not hesitate to contact me.

Regards,

Dylan Casey{Redacted}

Associate Director

Diarmuid Keane + Associates Ltd.

O'Curry Street

Kilkee

Co. Clare

{Redacted}

{Redacted}

www.diarmuidkeane.ie

Hello,

I can confirm I am the Agent acting on behalf of the Applicant (Jamestown Properties Ltd.). Please see enclosed a submission for consideration, for lands at Caherdavin Shopping Centre, Ennis Road,Limerick. Should you require anything further, please do not hesitate to contact me.

Regards,

Dylan Casey B.Eng B.Sc MA MIEI

Associate Director

Diarmuid Keane + Associates Ltd.

O'Curry Street

Kilkee

Co. Clare

{Redacted}

{Redacted}

www.diarmuidkeane.ie

Dear Sir / Madam,

Re: National Planning Framework Implementation – Housing Growth Requirements

I refer to the implementation of the National Planning Framework (NPF) and the identification of lands suitable for future residential development in support of housing growth.

I am the owner of approximately {Redacted}, Ballysimon, County Limerick (Eircode area {Redacted). I wish to bring these lands to the attention of the Planning Authority as they meet the key locational and infrastructural criteria set out under the National Planning Framework.

The subject lands are located within the Limerick Metropolitan Area and within the defined 60 km commuter catchment, consistent with the NPF objective of compact growth and the consolidation of development around existing urban centres.

The lands benefit from, or are in close proximity to, the following infrastructure and services:

• Mains water supply is available to the lands
• The lands are located approximately 1 km from the existing Limerick main foul sewer along the Ballysimon Road, allowing for potential future connection
• Immediate access to the strategic road network, including the M7/M20 and associated regional and local roads
• Proximity to established residential areas, employment centres and commercial services
• Close proximity to primary and secondary schools, as well as the University of Limerick, supporting sustainable, education-led growth
• Location adjacent to key public transport and active travel corridors, consistent with NPF mobility and climate objectives

Having regard to the above, the lands comply with the National Planning Framework’s core principles, including:

• Compact and sequential development
• Utilisation of existing and planned infrastructure
• Sustainable settlement patterns
• Integration with employment, education and transport networks

In light of their strategic location, scale and servicing potential, I believe these lands are suitable for consideration for future residential and mixed-use development as part of the long-term housing strategy for the Limerick area.

I respectfully request that the Planning Authority consider these lands in the context of the ongoing implementation of the National Planning Framework and future development plan reviews.

My contact number is {Redacted}

Yours faithfully,

Michael Foley

Dear Sir/Madam,

Please find enclosed submission relation to proposed zoning of Lands at Monaleen, Castletroy, Limerick owned by Lonadale Limited.

The small portion land concerned is part of the balance of lands owned by Lonadale Limited to the rear of Beechfield Grove and adjoining Monaleen National School. A portion of these lands is zoned residential, and the balance (0.393 of a hectare) is zoned education and community facilities (coloured yellow on the attached map). 

The re-zoning submission relates to a proposal for a small cluster of 8 retirement homes (single storey) on the small portion of land currently zoned education and community facilities. The plans have been developed in consultation with Monaleen National School and their Architect Jackie O’Connor, and it is proposed to transfer the balance of the lands coloured yellow on the attached map land to The School. 

This proposal will provide a number of planning gains, namely:

• The layout will address the exposed rear boundary of Beechfield Grove.
• Provide a more attractive boundary with the school lands.  
• Provide passive security for the currently exposed school boundary flanking the site.
• Make use of fully serviced lands.
• Give valuable additional land to the National School.
• Correction of current zoning anomaly in the current plan.

This development could be delivered within a 2-year period

I would be grateful if you could please consider the attached and would welcome the opportunity to meet to discuss further.

Yours sincerely,

AL

___________

Arnold Leahy

Architect

{Redacted}

{Redacted}

Dear Sir/Madam,

Please find attached submission in relation to proposed zoning of Lands at Newtown Meadows, Castletroy, Limerick on Behalf of Monaleen 2b Estates, Limited.

Yours sincerely,

AL

__________

Arnold Leahy

Architect

To Whom It May Concern,

Please see below email which I was asked to forward as the customer encountered technical difficulties last week.

Rory Stephens  |  Area Inspector

Property Services Department,

Economic, Tourism, Culture, Property & Corporate Buildings Directorate,

Limerick City and County Council,

Merchants Quay, Limerick   V94 EH90

Tel: {Redacted} | Email: {Redacted}

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To: Stephens, Rory <{Redacted}>
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Hi Rory

Below 2nd submission made to forward planning before cut off close of business today was bounced (similar to derelict site notice submissions bouncing back).

I would appreciate if you can stamp received at below email time below 1656hrs 19th and give hard copy to Maria {Redacted} forward planning Monday.

I’ll ring you Monday.

Thanks

Gerard O Rourke

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