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24214

CONDITIONAL

Louth - Louth County Council

Proposed Development

Permission for modifications of previously granted scheme under planning reference 22240, granted on 19/05/2022. The modifications to the proposed development will consist of a fenced plant yard compound (0.0206ha) comprising 4 no. backup battery modules with 2.4 metre high palisade fencing, modifications to the existing concrete stairs, minor elevational modifications to existing building at ground floor level, removal of 25 no. existing trees, enlargement of proposed flue to a diameter of 2300mm and all associated site development works on a site of 0.6329ha

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Application Timeline

  1. Application received

    6 Dec 2024

  2. Decision: CONDITIONAL

    7 Feb 2025

  3. Decision due

    8 Feb 2025

  4. Grant issued

    10 Mar 2025

Application Details

Location
Eir Telephone Exchange Site , Patrick Street , Drogheda Co Louth
Applicant
N/A
Application Type
PERMISSION
Planning Authority
Louth County Council
Site Area
0.6329 ha

Timeline

Registration Date
6 December 2024
Status
APPLICATION FINALISED
Decision
CONDITIONAL
Decision Date
7 February 2025
Grant Date
10 March 2025
Permission Expires
9 March 2030

Location

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11m
24226CONDITIONAL19 Dec 2024

Permission for a change of use of part of the building (2413sqm) from existing Telephone Exchange use to complementary information, communications and telecoms data centre use; Internal reconfiguration of the existing building to facilitate data storage floorspace and ancillary uses and associated alterations to the north, east, south and west elevations, including modifications to door and window positions and sizes, removal and relocation of openings, the incorporation of louvers on existing, enlarged and new openings and the repositioning of the loading bay ramp on eastern elevation; Provision of 2 no. flue stacks measuring c.17m in height above ground level (southern elevation); Replacement of an existing flue stack of c. 17m height above ground level centrally located on the southern elevation with a flue stack of the same height and a diameter of 2.3m; Provision of an additional enclosed plant yard compound of 208sqm to accommodate condenser chillers, resulting in the loss of 10 no. car parking spaces (a reduction in total number of car parking spaces from 36 no. to 26 no. spaces); Provision of a new external single storey storage shed (27 sqm); Replacement of existing palisade fence with acoustic screening, increasing the overall fence height from 2.4m to 4.0m, and provision of a roof structure to cover the existing (currently under construction under Reg. Ref. 22/240) and proposed external plant yard compounds; Provision of 5 no. additional enclosed biodiesel (HVO) standby generators; Provision of fenced plant yard compound (325sqm) comprising of 6 no. backup battery modules (It is noted that this element of the proposed development is also subject to a concurrent application to Louth County Council under LCC Reg. Ref. 24/214); Extension of the existing plant area at roof level by 254sqm, to accommodate generator radiators, and the provision of an associated walkway and guardrail to provide access to and enclose the proposed plant area; Provision of 6 no. bicycle parking spaces; Provision of 2 no. fuel tanks at ground level and overhead pipe bridge connecting to the existing building; Provision of a water tank at ground floor level contiguous to the western elevations; The removal and replacement of a door on the eastern elevation and a new door replacing an existing window on the northern elevation; and all associated site and development works and landscaping, all on site of c. 0.633 ha

Eir Telephone Exchange , Patrick Street , Drogheda Co Louth

20m
22151N/A28 Feb 2022

permission for construction of: (1) Fenced plant yard 1 compound (0.018ha) comprising 4 no. HVAC chiller unit. (2) Fenced plant yard 2 compound at roof level comprising 2 no. VFR chiller units. (No increase in area). (3) Minor elevational modifications to existing building at ground floor level. (4) All associated site development works on a site of 0.6329ha. (5) Refurbishment and replacement of existing security entrance gate

Eir Telephone Exchange , Patrick Street , Drogheda Co Louth

32m
22240CONDITIONAL28 Mar 2022

Permission for the construction of a fenced plant yard1 compound (0.018ha), comprising 4 No. HVAC chiller units. Fenced plant yard 2 compound at roof level comprising 2 No. VFR chiller units. (No increase in area). Minor elevational modifications to existing building at ground floor level. All associated site development works on a site of 0.6329 ha. Refurbishment and replacement of existing security entrance gate.

Eir , Patrick Street , Drogheda County Louth

58m
2250CONDITIONAL26 Jan 2022

permission for the construction of a 24m monopole (overall structure height of 25.5m), antennas, dishes and associated equipment, together with new ground level equipment cabinets and fencing

Eir Exchange , Patrick Street , Drogheda Co Louth

60m
211430N/A30 Nov 2021

permission for the construction of multi-operator telecommunications infrastructure comprised of a 24m monopole (overall structure height of 25.5 metres), antennas, dishes and associated equipment, together with new ground level equipment cabinets and fencing

Eir Exchange , Patrick Street , Drogheda Co Louth

78m
2360068CONDITIONAL14 Apr 2023

SINGLE STOREY OUTBUILDINGS TO THE SIDE AND REAR AND A TIMBER SHED/ OUTBUILDING FOR STORAGE PURPOSES TO THE REAR GARDEN

AVOCA , 1 GEORGE'S STREET , DROGHEDA CO. LOUTH

78m
2460671CONDITIONAL1 Nov 2024

Retention permission for a single storey pitched roof extension to rear of existing house and to retain detached garage to rear garden

14 Patrick Street , Drogheda , Co. Louth

109m
17237CONDITIONAL3 Apr 2017

Permission for development at no.s 17 & 18 Bolton Street - to consist of the change of use of the ground floor shop to a studio apartment including new access door and external alterations to existing shop front and all associated site works.

17 & 18 Bolton Street , Drogheda , Co Louth

110m
18384N/A21 May 2018

Retention planning permission for development works carried out comprising of a timber structure with a perspex roof erected to the side and rear of my dwelling house.

10 Liam Leech Terrace , Drogheda , Co. Louth

110m
18326N/A1 May 2018

Retention permission for works carried out comprising of a timber structure with a perspex roof erected to the side and rear of dwelling house.

10 Liam Leech Terrace , Drogheda , Co. Louth

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