Planning Appeal from Irish Cement Thrown Out
A planning appeal from Irish Cement regarding the construction of 137 new homes near its factory in Mungret has been rejected by An Coimisiún Pleanála.
Irish Cement had objected to the development, arguing that it could hinder the company's expansion plans.
The building of 139 homes along the N69 can proceed, as ruled by the national planning appeals body, which backed Limerick City and County Council's decision to grant permission.
- Irish Cement employs over 100 people in Mungret.
- The company has previously fought for permission to switch from fossil fuel to solid recovered waste for production, securing approval in 2021.
Author's summary: Irish Cement's appeal was rejected.