Corkanree
Townland in the civil parish of St. Michael's, barony of North Liberties, Co. Limerick; in Irish Corcach an Rí
- Area
- 40.8 ha
- 101 acres
- Land parcels
- 22
- registered freehold, median 2,379 m² (0.24 ha, 0.59 acres)
- Zoning
- C2.1
- Enterprise and Employment
- Planning
- 24
- applications since 2010
Land parcels
Registered freehold land, Tailte Éireann
22 registered freehold parcels lie mostly in Corkanree, from 30 m² to 30,943 m² (3.09 ha, 7.65 acres). The dashed line is the townland's boundary; 7 neighbouring parcels touch it.
Download the townland: DXF, in Irish Transverse Mercator metres, with its boundary, parcels and buildings; GeoJSON or KML.
Zoning
Development plans, national zoning
- C2.1Enterprise and Employment (Industrial, enterprise, employment)
Limerick Development Plan 2022-2028, Limerick · 19 parcels The zoning objective in the plan - N3.3Utilities (Mixed/general gas and electricity uses)
Limerick Development Plan 2022-2028, Limerick · 2 parcels The zoning objective in the plan - R3Traveller Specific Accommodation (Residential, mixed residential and other uses)
Limerick Development Plan 2022-2028, Limerick · 2 parcels The zoning objective in the plan - G5Open Space and Recreation (Mixed/general 'green'/recreation/conservation, other)
Limerick Development Plan 2022-2028, Limerick · 0 parcels The zoning objective in the plan
Source: Tailte Éireann and the Department of Housing (MyPlan), national zoning, CC BY 4.0.
Planning applications
Sites that touch the townland, newest first
19 Aug 2026N/a
upgrades to Limerick Wastewater Treatment Plant (WwTP) and Corcanree Pumping Station (PS) which include an increase in the capacity of the existing WwTP, the provision of additional stormwater storage capacity at Corcanree PS and the upgrading of the existing Limerick Sludge Hub to a Regional Bioresource Centre (RBC). The proposed upgrades to the Corcanree PS include a new stormwater storage tank and return pumping station, tank cleaning system, overflow screen, and upgrades to stormwater and foul pumping infrastructure. The proposed upgrades to the Limerick WwTP consist of the construction of a new second parallel biological process stream which includes: new Aerobic Granular Sludge (AGS), influent buffer, sludge buffer and discharge tanks; new inlet works incorporating screens, grit traps, grit classifiers, air blowers, and odour control equipment; chemical dosing tank; transformer; Motor Control Centres (MCC) kiosks; upgrades to the existing final effluent pumps; and associated rising main and gravity outfall pipework connections and diversions. The proposed upgrading of the existing Limerick Sludge Hub to a Regional Bioresource Centre comprises of the following: reuse of existing primary sludge tanks for sludge imports; new sludge reception building and pipe bridge structure; MCC kiosk; new pre-Thermal Hydrolysis Plant (THP) silo; repurposing of the existing sludge building as a THP building to include the installation of THP unit(s) and ancillary equipment; sludge screening platform and skips (covered); repurposing of the existing pre-digester sludge tanks to pre-THP blending tanks; increasing height of the existing post-digester sludge tanks and new tank covers; new thickened sludge storage tank and cover; Combined Heat and Power (CHP) unit and associated plant; new anaerobic digester tank and biogas membrane cover; gas bell storage; new sludge dewatering building with thickeners, polymer dosing and biosolids dewatering installations; silo storage for biosolids cake export; an upgraded wash water system; Liquor Treatment Process (LTP) tank and LTP buffer tank; transformer; and replacement of existing thermal oxidiser with new odour control equipment. The proposed development also includes site lighting (both task and internal access road lighting); landscaping; surface water drainage measures to include Sustainable Drainage Systems (SuDS), internal roads, parking and hardstanding areas and all associated and ancillary site developmen
Permission · Limerick County Council, 26324584
3 Jul 2026Conditional
construction of 371 residential units, proposed access road and two storey childcare facility. Original Planning Reference No. : 21/311588
Extension of duration · Limerick County Council, 267045
20 Mar 2026Conditional
amendments to an existing permitted commercial / enterprise park granted planning permission under P22/1280 at Dock Road, Corcanree, Limerick City. Amendments are proposed to Blocks A, B1 and H within the permitted development including (i) minor changes to the footprint of each block of development; (ii) a reduction in floor area of each block; (iii) an increase in height of each block; (iv) amalgamation of units within each block including (a) amalgamation of 14 no. units comprising Block A into one unit; (b) amalgamation of 6 no. units comprising Block B1 into one unit; and (c) amalgamation of 2 no. units comprising Block H into one unit; (v) provision of an additional 3 no. totem signs at the proposed entrances to the site; and (vi) all associated site works including (a) provision of a new ESB substation and (b) minor amendments to water services and landscaping
Permission · Limerick County Council, 2660307
27 Nov 2025Conditional
the construction of a ground floor retail area linked to the rear existing warehouse and a first-floor office space all at Unit A4, Corcanree Business Park, Dock Road, Limerick V94 HR2P. The proposed ground and first floor levels of Unit A4 are also to be linked to the adjoining floor levels of unit A5. Permission is also applied for a canopy and elevational changes to the rear of the existing Unit A4 warehouse. The proposed development is to include all ancillary works
Permission · Limerick County Council, 2561240
14 Aug 2025Conditional
the construction of an extension to the rear of existing Unit for storage purposes with minor internal and elevation adjustments to existing Unit and all ancillary site works
Permission · Limerick County Council, 2560809
27 Jun 2025Conditional
development comprising amendments to an existing permitted warehouse unit granted planning permission under planning file 23/60623, at Alandale Road, Courtbrack, Limerick City. The amended development will comprise (i) a larger warehouse unit to accommodate operation of a Delivery Services Unit with ancillary office use at ground and first floor level; (ii) 139 no. electric vehicle charge stations (postal van delivery facilities) to the rear of the building; (iii) 1 no. waste management compound; (iv) 1 no. store; (v) external mechanical plant area; (vi) enlarged site area; and (vii) all associated site works including (a) raising of land; (c) car parking; (d) elevational signage;(e) PV panels; (f) landscaping; and (g) realignment works to existing rounadabout junction. Primary access to the site will be through the Alandale Road via the Alandale Roundabout, but access will also be possible via Courtbrack Avenue. A Natura Impact Statement has been prepared in respect of the proposed development and accompanies the planning application
Permission · Limerick County Council, 2560620
28 Feb 2025Conditional
a Large-Scale Residential Development (LRD) comprising amendments to a previously permitted Strategic Housing Development (SHD) (An Bord Pleanála Reg. Ref. 311588-21) with a total application site area of c. 10.5Ha (with a substantive residential site development area of c. 7.9Ha), on lands at the Former Greenpark Racecourse, Dock Road, Limerick, principally bounded by existing undeveloped lands to the north, south, and west and the adjoining Log na gCapall Housing Estate and Greenpark Avenue to the east. The proposed amendments relate solely to the previously permitted Apartment Blocks A and B, and the areas between and immediately surrounding these Blocks. The development will consist of: the relocation of bin stores within permitted service area located between Apartment Blocks A and B; provision of ESB substation with associated switch room within service area; omission of bicycle parking within service area; associated amendments to footprint and elevational arrangement of service area; change of use of 2 no. permitted Ground Floor units within Apartment Block A from ancillary residential amenity use to residential use (to provide 2 no. 2-bedroom apartments with associated private terraces); change of use of permitted plant rooms at Ground Floor Level of Apartment Blocks A and B for use as bicycle storage; provision of cleaners store and smoke shaft at Ground Floor Level of Apartment Block A; minor internal design revision at Ground Floor Level at Apartment Block A; minor elevational amendments to Apartment Blocks A and B; minor revisions to hard and soft landscaping; minor revisions to cycle parking arrangements; cabling and ducting; and all associated site development and excavation works above and below ground. The proposed amendments will not result in any changes to the Gross Floor Area of Apartment Blocks A and B. The planning application may also be inspected online at the following website: www.greenparklrd.ie
Permission · Limerick County Council, 2560162
30 Aug 2023Conditional
the development comprises construction of 1 no. high technology logistics warehouse unit with ancillary office use at ground and first floor level; 1 no. security kiosk; 1 no. waste management compound and all associated site works including raising of land; 2 no. totem signage units; elevational signage; PV panels; external mechanical plant area; and realignment works to existing rounadabout junction. Primary access to the site will be through the Alandale Road via the Alandale Roundabout, but access will also be possible via Courtbrack Avenue. A natura Impact Statement has been prepared in respect of the proposed development and accompanies the planning application
Permission · Limerick County Council, 2360623
28 Aug 2023Refused
extension of permission for planning ref. 18/758: the construction of a new warehouse and all associated site works
Extension of duration · Limerick County Council, 237021
2 Aug 2023Conditional
the erection of 931.32 m2 or 190.44 kWp of photovoltaic panels on the roof of the building in our industrial fertiliser plant, with all associates site works at Grassland Agro Limited. The site is considered a Lower Tier Sevesto Site by the EC COMAH Directive 96/82/EC as amended by Directive 2003/105/EC, to which the Major Accidents Directive applies
Retention · Limerick County Council, 2360558
2 Dec 2022Conditional
a 7-year planning permission for demolition of 3 no. commercial buildings and removal/demolition of a number of sheds/outbuildings, refurbishment of Block B an existing warehouse building (1,140sqm), provision of 3 no. retail warehouse units (total 2,593sqm) in Block D fronting onto Dock Road, provision of 2 no. logistics warehouse units in Block H (2,790sqm) with an optional mezzanine floor which has the potential to increase floorspace by 350sqm, provision of 34 no. commercial/enterprise units delivered in 5 no. blocks (A, B1, E, F & G) with a total floor area of 9547sqm and an optional mezzanine floor area which has the potential to increase the overall floor area by 1,870sqm, if constructed, totem and building signage and all associated site works including provision of an ESB substation, pumping station and emergency storage, PV panels, mechanical ventilation mounting plant and external condenser units. Primary access to the site will be through the Corcanree Business Park via the Greenpark Roundabout. The existing access serving the site from Dock Road will be restricted to a left in left out junction. An Environmental Impact Assessment Report (EIAR) and Natura Impact Statement (NIS) has been prepared in respect of the proposed development and accompanies the planning application
Permission · Limerick County Council, 221280
9 Sept 2022Refused
construction of a coffee takeaway structure together with ancillary service structures, site works and services including signage
Permission · Limerick County Council, 22984
16 Mar 2022Conditional
the construction of an additional mezzanine floor area to create additional showroom floor space and alterations to the rear (Northwest) elevation to incorporate additional glazing, together with all associated site and incidental works
Permission · Limerick County Council, 22300
16 Dec 2021Refused
a takeaway coffee container, staff container and totem sign along with associated site works and services
Permission · Limerick County Council, 211751
8 Dec 2021Conditional
development comprising a change of use to part of an existing commercial/retail warehouse building, alteration to the front elevation and the provision of building signage. The change of use is sought from existing retail warehouse and showroom use (currently restricted by condition to the sale of DIY goods and building products permitted under planning reference number 92/770409) to commercial/retail warehouse use to facilitate packaging, storage and distribution of goods with the associated sale of general bulky products, ancillary products and the sale of coffee for consumption off the premises
Permission · Limerick County Council, 211697
7 Oct 2021Conditional
Application - Construction of 371 residential units, proposed access road and two storey childcare facility
Permission, 233 homes · Limerick County Council, 21311588
24 May 2021Conditional
erection of 2114.67sqm of photovoltaic panels on the roof of existing raw product storage unit and existing bagged product storage unit in our factory with all associated site works
Permission · Limerick County Council, 21710
27 Jul 2020Conditional
development on a brownfield, light industrial zoned site at Dock Road, Limerick. Retention permission is sought for 20 no. containers on site(no.'s 1-20) and the use of such containers for self storage purposes, and the provision of boundary fencing and an electric gate controlling access in to the site. Planning permission is sought for 18 no. containers on site(no.'s 21-39) and the use of such containers for self storage purposes, 8 no. on site car parking spaces, completion of boundary fencing and provision of signage. Access to the site is via a right of way which utilises the existing commercial site access that served the former Heiton Buckley Providers operation on site
Retention · Limerick County Council, 20723
21 Jul 2020Conditional
construction of an extension to the north-east side of the existing raw material store building, the recladding of existing asbestos cladding of this building with plastisol coated metal cladding and associated site works(this site is a Seveso Site to which the Major Accident Regulations apply)
Permission · Limerick County Council, 20687
23 Dec 2019Conditional
the construction of first floor office space and ground floor service department within existing warehouse linking to the office space granted under planning ref. 18/701 and all ancillary works
Permission · Limerick County Council, 191294
23 Dec 2019Conditional
a free-standing sign and associated site works
Permission · Limerick County Council, 191297
27 Jul 2018Conditional
the construction of a new warehouse and all associated site works
Permission · Limerick County Council, 18758
9 Jul 2018Conditional
1. the demolition of a single storey office space to the front of an existing warehouse, 2. the construction of a two-storey office & canteen space in its place, 3. a canopy and elevational changes to the rear of the existing warehouse, 4. connections internally to adjoining Unit A5 and 5. all ancillary site works
Permission · Limerick County Council, 18701
29 Jun 2018Conditional
construction of an extension to the existing process mill to the rear of existing building, associated fire fighting water storage tank and associated site works
Permission · Limerick County Council, 18656
Source: National Planning Applications, Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage, CC BY 4.0. Applicants are not shown.
Nature and heritage
Designated sites and recorded monuments
Designated sites
- Special Area of Conservation: Lower River Shannon SAC 002165
- Special Protection Area: River Shannon and River Fergus Estuaries SPA 004077
- Proposed Natural Heritage Area: Inner Shannon Estuary - South Shore 000435
Recorded monuments
No recorded monument lies in the townland of Corkanree.
Architectural heritage
No building of the National Inventory of Architectural Heritage stands in the townland of Corkanree.
Designated sites: National Parks and Wildlife Service. Recorded monuments: Sites and Monuments Record, National Monuments Service. Buildings: National Inventory of Architectural Heritage. Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage, CC BY 4.0. Works at or in relation to a recorded monument need two months' written notice to the National Monuments Service (National Monuments (Amendment) Act 1994, section 12).
Ground and risks
Radon, landslides, flooding
- Radon
- About 1 in 20 homes in this area is likely to have high radon levels. Testing a home
- Landslides
- Susceptibility low, low (inferred), on the 1:50,000 map; parts are made ground and water.
- Terrain model
- LiDAR of the Office of Public Works, flown in 2011, at 2 m: tile OPW_929 (ZIP).
- Flooding
- The flood maps of the Office of Public Works: floodinfo.ie.
Radon Risk Map of Ireland, Environmental Protection Agency; Landslide Susceptibility Classification, Geological Survey Ireland; both CC BY 4.0. LiDAR: contains Irish Public Sector Data (Geological Survey Ireland & the Office of Public Works) licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International (CC BY 4.0) licence.
Homes sold
Property Price Register
No address of the register names Corkanree with five sales or more. The sales of the area are on the page of Co. Limerick.
The townland
- Name
- Corkanree · Corcach an Rí
- Area
- 408,246 m² (40.82 ha, 100.88 acres)
- Civil parish
- St. Michael's, and its townlands
- Barony
- North Liberties
- Electoral division
- Ballinacurra A, the unit of the census
- Census 2022
- Ballinacurra A electoral division: 2,366 people in 935 households; 59% of households own their home; 38% of homes were built since 2001; 7% of dwellings stood vacant on census night, and 0% were holiday homes.
- Neighbouring townlands
- Ballinacurra (Hart), Ballykeeffe, Courtbrack
- Placenames
- Corkanree on logainm.ie, the Placenames Database of Ireland
Townlands, civil parishes, baronies and electoral divisions, National Statutory Boundaries, Tailte Éireann, CC BY 4.0. Census 2022, Small Area Population Statistics by electoral division, Central Statistics Office, CC BY 4.0. A townland is the smallest land division of Ireland, and the unit of a rural address; old registers such as the 1901 and 1911 censuses file it under its civil parish and barony.