Important changes to planning law are taking effect as the Planning and Development Act 2024 is being commenced on a phased basis.

Castletroy Urban Greenway, Co Limerick

The Castletroy Urban Greenway offers a safe off-road environment for cycling and walking in the heart of suburban Limerick. The Greenway stretches to almost 1.3km and links local schools, playground, shops and homes.

The Castletroy Urban Greenway is a high-quality, attractive, and accessible greenway in the heart of suburban Limerick connecting people’s homes with local schools, shops, playgrounds and amenities. It provides an enhanced pedestrian and cycling experience for residents, school children and commuters in the area.

The main north-south spine provides connectivity between Castletroy College and Gaelscoil Chaladh an Treoigh.  The Greenway, which extends to approximately. 1.3km, includes a western link to Castletroy Town Centre and an eastern link to the nearby residential area of Walkers Road.

The Castletroy Urban Greenway is just one part of a wider plan for Limerick that will see the Council develop a high-quality, accessible and connected network of cycling and walking routes over the coming years.

It provides a safe environment for pedestrians and cyclists to cycle to school or work while also providing a sustainable recreational amenity for locals and visitors alike. It is part of the transformation of how we travel with a renewed focus on walking and cycling infrastructure across the country.

Disclaimer

The Planning and Development Act 2024 was signed into law on 17 October 2024. The Act is being commenced on a phased basis to facilitate a smooth transition from the existing legislation to the new legislation. It is important to note that transitional arrangements are in place. This means that certain elements of the work of the OPR remain under the previous legislation during this time.

This website will be updated at the earliest opportunity to correspond with the commencement of the various Parts of the Act.

Information on the commencement of the Act is available on the Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage website.