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17898

CONDITIONAL

Louth - Louth County Council

Proposed Development

Permission to construct an Advanced Technology Unit light industrial building for internationally traded contract packaging, storage and distribution of 8230m2, all ancillary car parking, bicycle parking, loading areas, landscaping, internal roads, ESB substation, drainage and ancillary works on a site of 2.93ha within the overall lands of IDA Dundalk Science and Technology Park.

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Application Timeline

  1. Application received

    5 Dec 2017

  2. Decision: CONDITIONAL

    19 Jan 2018

  3. Decision due

    7 Feb 2018

  4. Grant issued

    22 Feb 2018

Application Details

Location
Mullagharlin , Dundalk , Co Louth
Applicant
N/A
Application Type
PERMISSION
Planning Authority
Louth County Council
Site Area
2.93 ha

Timeline

Registration Date
5 December 2017
Status
APPLICATION FINALISED
Decision
CONDITIONAL
Decision Date
19 January 2018
Grant Date
22 February 2018
Permission Expires
21 February 2023

Location

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Permission for the provision of access roads, a wastewater pumping station and all associated services. The proposed access roads are approximately 574m in length, with an overall width of 20.7m comprising carriageway, verge, cyclepath, footpath and associated services. The wastewater pumping station comprises new hardstand area, kiosks, vent columns, light poles, underground tanks and chambers, landscape reinstatement works, connections to electricity supply network and water supply network and site drainage. The proposal includes all ancillary site development works including surface water drainage, foul water drainage, water supply, lighting, gas, communication services, signage and landscaping

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Permission for the construction of a new totem sign at the entrance of the Dundalk Science & Technology Park. The construction shall include all associated site works and services. The proposed totem sign will be constructed to serve the Dundalk Science & Technology Park.

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19232CONDITIONAL29 Mar 2019

Permission for a new Advance Technology Building. Permission is also sought for signage, new timber post and rail site boundaries, car parking, cycle shelter, landscaping, underground water storage tank, ESB substation/switch room and all associated site works. The development has been the subject of Screening for Appropriate Assessment and Natura Impact Statement in accordance with Part XAB of the Planning and Development Act 2000 (as amended) and under Regulation 42 of the Birds and Natural Habitats Regulations 2011 (as amended).

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Retention of the following: 10sqm single storey electrical Meters Building. Main industrial building: Roof: 7 No. flues to max 1.6m height above the parapet level. North Elevation: 9 No. services penetrations and a 0.5x0.5m façade mounted grill. East Elevation: 4 No. services penetrations and 2 No. 2x2.5m louvred screens. Previously approved 1215sqm external yard to North-East of site increased to 1340sqm to include all associated security and acoustic fencing. Previously approved 8.5m high nitrogen tank increased to 11.8 m high. Minor amendment to location of the previously approved MV Switchroom building with associated fencing amendments. Updated landscaping plan inclusive of amendments to screening to Northern and Eastern site boundaries

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2360372CONDITIONAL25 Sept 2023

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