Limerick is undergoing major regeneration in its city core and suburbs like Castletroy and Dooradoyle. Objections commonly relate to student accommodation, apartment density near the University of Limerick, and large retail developments affecting established town centres.
5 weeks from date the council received the application — check the planning portal for the exact registration date
Fee
€20 payable to Limerick City and County Council (separate from PlanningLetter.ie fee)
Development Plan
Limerick Development Plan 2022–2028 — your generated letter references the relevant objectives automatically
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Your letter will cite Section 37(1) of the Planning and Development Act 2000 and the relevant objectives of the Limerick Development Plan 2022–2028. Free preview — €9.99 to download the clean, submission-ready PDF.
Section 37(1) of the Planning and Development Act 2000 gives any person the legal right to make a submission on any planning application to Limerick City and County Council — regardless of whether you own property or live adjacent to the site.
Limerick City and County Council is legally required under Section 34(2)(a) to consider your objection before making its decision. A properly referenced letter citing specific planning policies carries significantly more weight than a general complaint.
Every citation in your letter links directly to irishstatutebook.ie — the official Irish government legislation database.
Common Questions
Do I need to live near the development to object? +
No. Section 37(1) of the Planning and Development Act 2000 gives any person the right to object — not just neighbours or landowners. You do not need a solicitor.
What is the deadline to object to Limerick City and County Council? +
5 weeks from the date Limerick City and County Council received the application — stated in Section 37(4) of the Planning and Development Act 2000. Check the planning portal for the exact registration date using your reference number.
Is there a fee to submit an objection? +
Yes — Limerick City and County Council charges a statutory €20 fee under Regulation 29 of the Planning and Development Regulations 2001. This is paid directly to the council, separate from the PlanningLetter.ie fee of €9.99.
What if the council approves despite my objection? +
If you made a valid submission, you can appeal the decision to An Bord Pleanála within 4 weeks of the decision under Section 179 of the Planning and Development Act 2000. The appeal fee is approximately €220.