Notice of Proposed Material Alterations To Proposed Variation No. 3 of The Limerick Development Plan 2022 – 2028 (As Varied)

In accordance with Section 58(13) of the Planning and Development Act 2024 (as amended), it has been determined that a Strategic Environmental Assessment (SEA) and an Appropriate Assessment (AA) is not required for the Proposed Material Alterations.

The Proposed Material Alterations are accompanied by the following:

• A Strategic Environmental Assessment (SEA) Screening Determination and Screening for SEA Report for Proposed Material Alterations to Proposed Variation No. 3 pursuant to the European SEA Directive (2001/42/EC) and the European Union (Land Use Planning – SEA) Regulations 2025;
• An Appropriate Assessment (AA) Screening Determination and AA Screening Report for Proposed Material Alterations to Proposed Variation No. 3 – pursuant to Article 6(3) of the European Habitats Directive (92/43/EEC) and the Planning & Development Act 2024 (as amended); and 
• A Strategic Flood Risk Assessment (SFRA) for Proposed Material Alterations to Proposed Variation No. 3, in accordance with the relevant Section 28 Guidelines.

Public Display of Proposed Material Alterations

The Proposed Material Alterations to Proposed Variation No. 3, together with the associated SEA, AA and SFRA documents, will be on public display from Saturday 25th July to Monday 24th August at 5pm. These documents can be viewed online at mypoint.limerick.ie and at the following locations during normal opening hours:

• Limerick City and County Council Corporate Headquarters, Merchants Quay, Limerick;
• Limerick City and County Council, County Hall, Dooradoyle, Limerick;
• Limerick City and County Council Municipal District Offices in Newcastle West, Kilmallock and Rathkeale;
• Limerick City Library, Barrow House, Michael Street, Limerick
• Dooradoyle Library, Dooradoyle, Limerick;
• Watch House Cross Community Library, Watch House Cross Shopping Centre, Moyross, Limerick.

Making a Submission

Limerick City and County Council hereby invites any interested parties to make a submission/observation relating to the Proposed Material Alterations (and associated SEA, AA and SFRA documents) from Saturday 25th July to Monday 24th August 2026 at 5pm in one of the following ways:

• Online at https://mypoint.limerick.ie
• Email to forwardplanning@limerick.ie; or
• In writing to Forward Planning – Planning, Heritage and Ryder Cup Directorate, Limerick City and County Council, Merchants Quay, Limerick

Late submissions will not be accepted.

In respect of making a submission or observation relating to the proposed variation, please note the following:

• Only submissions or observations with respect to the Proposed Material Alterations to Proposed Variation No. 3 and/or associated SEA, AA or SFRA documents that are made to the Planning Authority within the period stated, shall be taken into consideration before making the Proposed Variation.
• Submissions/observations should include your name, address and a map (if required for identification purposes) and, where relevant, details of any organisation, community group or company etc., which you represent. 
• Please be advised that all submissions received will be published online in accordance with the requirements of the Planning and Development Act, 2024 (as amended).
• Please make your submission by one medium only, i.e. hard copy, email or online. 
• Please insert the heading “Proposed Material Alterations to Variation No. 3 to the Limerick Development Plan 2022-2028.”

Notice of Determination in Respect of the Appropriate Assessment of Proposed Material Alterations to Proposed Variation No. 3

With respect to the Determination pursuant to Section 58(13)(c) and Section 202 of the Planning and Development Act 2024 (as amended) and the EU Habitats Directive (92/43/EEC), on the basis of a screening for appropriate assessment, the planning authority has determined that any likelihood of any Proposed Material Alteration (either individually or in combination with any other plan or project) having any significant effect on any European site can be excluded in view of the conservation objectives of the habitats or species for which these sites have been designated. Therefore, Stage 2 AA for the Proposed Material Alterations is not required. The Determination in relation to the need for Appropriate Assessment can be accessed at https://mypoint.limerick.ie

Note

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Signed: Stephane Duclot

Director of Planning, Heritage and Ryder Cup

Limerick City and County Council