# Corkanree, Co. Limerick: townland, land parcels and planning

Townland in the civil parish of St. Michael's, barony of North Liberties, Co. Limerick; in Irish Corcach an Rí.

- Area (Tailte Éireann): 408,246 m² (40.82 ha, 100.88 acres)
- Land parcels (Tailte Éireann): 22 registered freehold parcels lie mostly in it, median 2,379 m² (0.24 ha, 0.59 acres)
- Zoning (national zoning, MyPlan): C2.1 Enterprise and Employment, the zone with the most parcels
- Planning (National Planning Applications): 24 applications since 2010
- Civil parish: St. Michael's, https://everytownland.com/limerick/parish/st-michaels.md
- Barony: North Liberties
- Electoral division: Ballinacurra A, the unit of the census
- Census 2022 (Central Statistics Office): 2,366 people lived in 935 households in the Ballinacurra A electoral division. 59% of households owned their home. 38% of homes were built since 2001. 7% of dwellings stood vacant on census night, and 0% were holiday homes.
- County: Co. Limerick, https://everytownland.com/limerick.md
- Placenames Database of Ireland: https://www.logainm.ie/en/30522
- Townland number at Tailte Éireann: 122033
- Centre: latitude 52.653458, longitude -8.660791 (WGS 84)

## 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); 7 neighbouring parcels touch its boundary. Largest first:

- Parcel 1637890: 30,943 m² (3.09 ha, 7.65 acres), https://everytownland.com/parcel/1637890.md
- Parcel 5785149: 27,955 m² (2.8 ha, 6.91 acres), https://everytownland.com/parcel/5785149.md
- Parcel 2732273: 24,386 m² (2.44 ha, 6.03 acres), https://everytownland.com/parcel/2732273.md
- Parcel 3295251: 18,151 m² (1.82 ha, 4.49 acres), https://everytownland.com/parcel/3295251.md
- Parcel 5298415: 15,046 m² (1.5 ha, 3.72 acres), https://everytownland.com/parcel/5298415.md
- Parcel 4913394: 10,927 m² (1.09 ha, 2.7 acres), https://everytownland.com/parcel/4913394.md
- Parcel 5329992: 6,287 m² (0.63 ha, 1.55 acres), https://everytownland.com/parcel/5329992.md
- Parcel 5622687: 6,062 m² (0.61 ha, 1.5 acres), https://everytownland.com/parcel/5622687.md
- Parcel 5559895: 4,642 m² (0.46 ha, 1.15 acres), https://everytownland.com/parcel/5559895.md
- Parcel 5241844: 4,386 m² (0.44 ha, 1.08 acres), https://everytownland.com/parcel/5241844.md
- Parcel 1589560: 2,544 m² (0.25 ha, 0.63 acres), https://everytownland.com/parcel/1589560.md
- Parcel 1601648: 2,213 m² (0.22 ha, 0.55 acres), https://everytownland.com/parcel/1601648.md
- Parcel 5301069: 1,837 m², https://everytownland.com/parcel/5301069.md
- Parcel 5119157: 1,816 m², https://everytownland.com/parcel/5119157.md
- Parcel 5327310: 1,806 m², https://everytownland.com/parcel/5327310.md
- Parcel 4063864: 1,789 m², https://everytownland.com/parcel/4063864.md
- Parcel 4063839: 1,742 m², https://everytownland.com/parcel/4063839.md
- Parcel 3268822: 1,593 m², https://everytownland.com/parcel/3268822.md
- Parcel 1658301: 1,057 m², https://everytownland.com/parcel/1658301.md
- Parcel 5339994: 518 m², https://everytownland.com/parcel/5339994.md
- Parcel 1674495: 79 m², https://everytownland.com/parcel/1674495.md
- Parcel 1629814: 30 m², https://everytownland.com/parcel/1629814.md

## Zoning (national zoning of development plans, MyPlan)

- C2.1 Enterprise and Employment (Industrial, enterprise, employment): Limerick Development Plan 2022-2028, Limerick; 19 parcels. The zoning objective in the plan: https://www.limerick.ie/sites/default/files/media/documents/2023-05/Limerick-Development-Plan-Volume-1-Written-Statement-including-Variation-No-1.pdf#page=387
- N3.3 Utilities (Mixed/general gas and electricity uses): Limerick Development Plan 2022-2028, Limerick; 2 parcels. The zoning objective in the plan: https://www.limerick.ie/sites/default/files/media/documents/2023-05/Limerick-Development-Plan-Volume-1-Written-Statement-including-Variation-No-1.pdf#page=387
- R3 Traveller Specific Accommodation (Residential, mixed residential and other uses): Limerick Development Plan 2022-2028, Limerick; 2 parcels. The zoning objective in the plan: https://www.limerick.ie/sites/default/files/media/documents/2023-05/Limerick-Development-Plan-Volume-1-Written-Statement-including-Variation-No-1.pdf#page=387
- G5 Open Space and Recreation (Mixed/general 'green'/recreation/conservation, other): Limerick Development Plan 2022-2028, Limerick; 0 parcels. The zoning objective in the plan: https://www.limerick.ie/sites/default/files/media/documents/2023-05/Limerick-Development-Plan-Volume-1-Written-Statement-including-Variation-No-1.pdf#page=387

## Planning applications whose site touches the townland (National Planning Applications, Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage)

24 applications, newest first.

- 19 Aug 2026, Limerick County Council 26324584: N/a. Permission. 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. File: https://eplanning.ie/LimerickCCC/AppFileRefDetails/26324584/0
- 3 Jul 2026, Limerick County Council 267045: Conditional. Extension of duration. construction of 371 residential units, proposed access road and two storey childcare facility. Original Planning Reference No. : 21/311588. File: https://eplanning.ie/LimerickCCC/AppFileRefDetails/267045/0
- 20 Mar 2026, Limerick County Council 2660307: Conditional. Permission. 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. File: https://eplanning.ie/LimerickCCC/AppFileRefDetails/2660307/0
- 27 Nov 2025, Limerick County Council 2561240: Conditional. Permission. 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. File: https://eplanning.ie/LimerickCCC/AppFileRefDetails/2561240/0
- 14 Aug 2025, Limerick County Council 2560809: Conditional. Permission. 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. File: https://eplanning.ie/LimerickCCC/AppFileRefDetails/2560809/0
- 27 Jun 2025, Limerick County Council 2560620: Conditional. Permission. 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. File: https://eplanning.ie/LimerickCCC/AppFileRefDetails/2560620/0
- 28 Feb 2025, Limerick County Council 2560162: Conditional. Permission. 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. File: https://eplanning.ie/LimerickCCC/AppFileRefDetails/2560162/0
- 30 Aug 2023, Limerick County Council 2360623: Conditional. Permission. 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. File: https://eplanning.ie/LimerickCCC/AppFileRefDetails/2360623/0
- 28 Aug 2023, Limerick County Council 237021: Refused. Extension of duration. extension of permission for planning ref. 18/758: the construction of a new warehouse and all associated site works. File: https://eplanning.ie/LimerickCCC/AppFileRefDetails/237021/0
- 2 Aug 2023, Limerick County Council 2360558: Conditional. Retention. 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. File: https://eplanning.ie/LimerickCCC/AppFileRefDetails/2360558/0
- 2 Dec 2022, Limerick County Council 221280: Conditional. Permission. 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. File: https://eplanning.ie/LimerickCCC/AppFileRefDetails/221280/0
- 9 Sept 2022, Limerick County Council 22984: Refused. Permission. construction of a coffee takeaway structure together with ancillary service structures, site works and services including signage. File: https://eplanning.ie/LimerickCCC/AppFileRefDetails/22984/0
- 16 Mar 2022, Limerick County Council 22300: Conditional. Permission. 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. File: https://eplanning.ie/LimerickCCC/AppFileRefDetails/22300/0
- 16 Dec 2021, Limerick County Council 211751: Refused. Permission. a takeaway coffee container, staff container and totem sign along with associated site works and services. File: https://eplanning.ie/LimerickCCC/AppFileRefDetails/211751/0
- 8 Dec 2021, Limerick County Council 211697: Conditional. Permission. 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. File: https://eplanning.ie/LimerickCCC/AppFileRefDetails/211697/0
- 7 Oct 2021, Limerick County Council 21311588: Conditional. Permission, 233 homes. Application - Construction of 371 residential units, proposed access road and two storey childcare facility. File: https://eplanning.ie/LimerickCCC/AppFileRefDetails/21311588/0
- 24 May 2021, Limerick County Council 21710: Conditional. Permission. 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. File: https://eplanning.ie/LimerickCCC/AppFileRefDetails/21710/0
- 27 Jul 2020, Limerick County Council 20723: Conditional. Retention. 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. File: https://eplanning.ie/LimerickCCC/AppFileRefDetails/20723/0
- 21 Jul 2020, Limerick County Council 20687: Conditional. Permission. 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). File: https://eplanning.ie/LimerickCCC/AppFileRefDetails/20687/0
- 23 Dec 2019, Limerick County Council 191294: Conditional. Permission. 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. File: https://eplanning.ie/LimerickCCC/AppFileRefDetails/191294/0
- 23 Dec 2019, Limerick County Council 191297: Conditional. Permission. a free-standing sign and associated site works. File: https://eplanning.ie/LimerickCCC/AppFileRefDetails/191297/0
- 27 Jul 2018, Limerick County Council 18758: Conditional. Permission. the construction of a new warehouse and all associated site works. File: https://eplanning.ie/LimerickCCC/AppFileRefDetails/18758/0
- 9 Jul 2018, Limerick County Council 18701: Conditional. Permission. 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. File: https://eplanning.ie/LimerickCCC/AppFileRefDetails/18701/0
- 29 Jun 2018, Limerick County Council 18656: Conditional. Permission. 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. File: https://eplanning.ie/LimerickCCC/AppFileRefDetails/18656/0

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## Designated sites (National Parks and Wildlife Service)

- Special Area of Conservation: Lower River Shannon SAC, site code 002165, https://www.npws.ie/protected-sites/sac/002165
- Special Protection Area: River Shannon and River Fergus Estuaries SPA, site code 004077, https://www.npws.ie/protected-sites/spa/004077
- Proposed Natural Heritage Area: Inner Shannon Estuary - South Shore, site code 000435

## Recorded monuments (Sites and Monuments Record, National Monuments Service)

No recorded monument lies in the townland of Corkanree.

## Architectural heritage (National Inventory of Architectural Heritage)

No building of the National Inventory of Architectural Heritage stands in the townland of Corkanree.

## Ground and risks (Radon Risk Map of Ireland, EPA; Landslide Susceptibility Classification and LiDAR, Geological Survey Ireland)

- Radon: at the centre of the townland of Corkanree, about 1 in 20 homes in this area is likely to have high radon levels. Testing a home: https://www.epa.ie/environment-and-you/radon/radon-testing/#d.en.82887
- Landslides: The 1:50,000 map rates the landslide susceptibility here as low, partly inferred. Parts of the land are made ground and water.
- Terrain model: LiDAR of the Office of Public Works, flown in 2011, at 2 m: tile OPW_929, https://gsi.geodata.gov.ie/downloads/LiDAR/OPW_NASC/OPW_929.zip (ZIP).
- Flooding: the flood maps of the Office of Public Works, https://www.floodinfo.ie/map/floodmaps/, linked only: their licence does not allow re-use.

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.

## Downloads

- DXF, in Irish Transverse Mercator metres, with its boundary, parcels and buildings, for a drawing program: https://everytownland.com/limerick/corkanree.dxf
- GeoJSON, in WGS 84, for a map: https://everytownland.com/limerick/corkanree.geojson
- KML, for Google Earth: https://everytownland.com/limerick/corkanree.kml

## Homes sold (Residential 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: https://everytownland.com/limerick.md

## Neighbouring townlands (National Statutory Boundaries, Tailte Éireann)

- Ballinacurra (Hart): https://everytownland.com/limerick/ballinacurra-hart.md
- Ballykeeffe: https://everytownland.com/limerick/ballykeeffe.md
- Courtbrack: https://everytownland.com/limerick/courtbrack.md

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.

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Everytownland reads the registered freehold land and the statutory boundaries of Tailte Éireann, the national zoning, planning file and heritage records of the Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage, and the Residential Property Price Register. A parcel is the land of a title, not an address. The owner's name is in the Land Registry of Tailte Éireann: a copy of the folio can be ordered on landdirect.ie, for a fee; this site names no owner. A price is the price recorded for a past sale, not a valuation.

Sources: Cadastral Parcels Freehold, Townlands, Civil Parishes, Baronies, Electoral Divisions and Buildings, Tailte Éireann, CC BY 4.0; national zoning of development plans (GZT, MyPlan) and National Planning Applications, Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage, CC BY 4.0, applicants not shown; designated sites, National Parks and Wildlife Service, CC BY 4.0; Sites and Monuments Record, National Monuments Service, CC BY 4.0; National Inventory of Architectural Heritage, CC BY 4.0; Residential Property Price Register, Property Services Regulatory Authority, re-used with the source acknowledged.

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