Planning Information & Advice

  • A Guide to Planning

    The Office of the Planning Regulator and the Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage have published a series of planning leaflets dealing with all aspects of the planning system. These leaflets cover a wide range of issues.

  • Domestic Waste Water Treatment Systems (e.g. Septic Tanks) Grant Scheme

    Under the Water Services Act, 2007, the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) prepares a National Inspection Plan requiring local authorities to conduct inspections of domestic waste water treatment systems across three mapped zones, determined by the EPA.

  • Flexibility Meetings

    The Planning and Development, Maritime and Valuation (Amendment) Act 2022 introduces changes to the Planning and Development Act 2000, allowing for more flexibility in certain aspects of proposed developments submitted in planning applications.

  • Limerick 2030 - An Economic and Spatial Plan for Limerick

    Limerick is investing over €1 billion in enterprise and investment infrastructure as part of the Limerick 2030 Vision: An Economic and Spatial Plan for Limerick, a 20 year action plan, which aims to transform Limerick through the economic, social and physical renaissance of Limerick

  • List of Site Assessors for Domestic Wastewater Treatment Systems (DWWTS) including Septic Tanks

    Site Assessors test sites to determine whether or not they are suitable for a domestic wastewater treatment system or septic tank, and what type of system is most suitable.

  • Planning Specifications

    In order to ensure the proper planning and sustainable development of Limerick, it is important that developments conform with the planning specifications as set out below.

  • Pre-planning Meetings Information and Advice

    Limerick City and County Council encourages the applicant and his/her agent to have pre-planning discussions for any developments proposed.

  • Rural Design Advice

    The below document contains design advice intended to be a working document that provides a common source of information and guidance for all those involved with building individual houses in the countryside.