In accordance with Section 177AE of the Planning and Development Act 2000 (as amended) and the Planning and Development Regulations 2001 (as amended), notice is hereby given that Limerick City and County Council proposes to seek the approval of An Coimisiún Pleanála to carry out the following works located in the townlands of Templeathea West and Gortnagross;
- Removal of excess gravel build up in the River Galey in the vicinity of Athea Bridge
A Natura Impact Statement (NIS) has been prepared as part of the application for approval in respect of the proposed development.
Submissions and observations in respect of the proposed development relating to;
- the implications of the proposed development for proper planning and sustainable development in the area concerned,
- the likely effects on the environment of the proposed development, and
- the likely significant effects of the proposed development on a European site
may be made to An Coimisiún Pleanála, 64 Marlborough Street, Dublin 1 and must be received no later than 5.00 pm on 17 December 2026.
A copy of the NIS documents, particulars, plans, and other information relating to the application may be inspected at the following locations;
- Limerick City and County Council, Merchants Quay, Limerick, V94 EH90, between the hours of 9.00 am and 5:00 p.m on working days from 29 October 2026 to 17 December 2026 (inclusive of both dates).
- Limerick City and County Council, Dooradoyle Road, Limerick, V94 WV78, between the hours of 9.00 am and 5:00 p.m on working days from 29 October 2026 to 17 December 2026 (inclusive of both dates).
- Limerick City and County Council, Newcastle West Area Office, Áras William Smith O’Brien, Sheehan’s Road, Newcastle West, V42 EH73, between the hours of 9.00 am and 5:00p.m on working days from 29 October 2026 to 17 December 2026 (inclusive of both dates)
- The offices of An Coimisiún Pleanála, 64 Marlborough Street, Dublin 1 between the hours of 9.00 am and 5:00 p.m on working days from 29 October 2026 to 17 December 2026 (inclusive of both dates)
Alternatively, the Natura Impact Statement is available and can be downloaded from My Point, https://mypoint.limerick.ie/, the online public collaboration and consultation portal of Limerick City and County Council or alternatively purchased for a nominal fee.
In relation to the proposed development, An Coimisiún Pleanála may:
- Approve the proposed development
- Approve the proposed development with modifications
- Refuse to approve the proposed development
A person may question the validity of a decision of An Coimisiún 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.
Further information in respect of the Judicial Review process can be found on www.citizensinformation.ie. Contact 0818 07 4000 for details of the locations and operating hours of your local Citizens Information Centre.