SD15A/0034
GrantedDublin - South Dublin County Council
Proposed Development
Construction of a single storey data centre (4,214sq.m) with services above and plant at roof level that includes water treatment plant; computer and associated support services; loading bay; plant; 6 standby generators with associated flues; three storey office (1,243sq.m); electricity sub-station (73sq.m) with a total floor area of 5,530sq.m. The development will include ancillary site works to connect to existing Grange Castle infrastructural services as well as fencing; signage; services road; entrance gate; 30 car parking spaces including two disabled car parking spaces; sheltered bicycle parking. The development will be enclosed with landscaping, including an attenuation pond to the north, to all frontages. An EIS has been submitted with this application.
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Application received
16 Feb 2015
Decision: Grant Permission
9 Apr 2015
Decision due
12 Apr 2015
Grant issued
18 May 2015
Application Details
- Location
- Grange Castle Business Park, Clondalkin, Dublin 22.
- Applicant
- N/A
- Application Type
- Permission
- Planning Authority
- South Dublin County Council
- Site Area
- 20250 ha
- Floor Area
- 5530 sq m
Timeline
- Registration Date
- 16 February 2015
- Status
- Decision
- Decision
- Grant Permission
- Decision Date
- 9 April 2015
- Grant Date
- 18 May 2015
Location
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1 screened bin compound to be relocated to the south-east corner of the site; 2 transformers within individual compounds and adjoining switch room (35.2sq.m) to be located to the east of the permitted data centre to replace screened transformer compound permitted to the south-east of the site; 1 new plantroom (19.8sq.m) and 1 water storage tank to be located to the west of the permitted data centre to replace previously approved fire suppression enclosure and new double gates to replace sliding gates at entrance into the permitted data centre site.
Grange Castle Business Park, Clondalkin, Dublin 22
Construction of a two storey data centre with three storey central service spine (7,246sq.m) with plant at roof level, that includes a reception area (274.4sq.m), shipping area (264.3sq.m) and three data halls (each 582.5sq.m - total 1,747.5sq.m) plus service spine and ancillary space at ground floor; storage (476sq.m) at mezzanine level above the shipping area; and office (560sq.m), three data halls (each 582.5sq.m - total 1,747.5sq.m) plus service spine and ancillary space at first floor level; and service spine at second floor level only. The new data centre will include plant at roof level; associated support services, 7 standby generators with associated flues (each 17.29m high). The development with include a single storey sub-station (74.5sq.m), transformer 26.8sq.m and bin compound (33sq.m) and will connect to existing Grange Castle infrastructural services the will include a new access road that will provide independent vehicular access to the site off the northern spine road that provides access to the existing data centre granted under SD15A/0034. The development will include ancillary site works as well as fencing, signage, entrance gate, 22 car parking spaces that include 2 disabled car parking spaces, as well as sheltered bicycle parking. The development will also include modifications to the attenuation pond, and to the landscaping previously permitted under SD15A/0034. Temporary permission is also sought for 72 temporary construction worker parking spaces, temporary construction compound and temporary construction access from Grange Castle Business Park lands to the west. An Environmental Impact Assessment Report (EIAR) has been submitted with this application.
Grange Castle Business Park, Clondalkin, Dublin 22
Proposed access road. The works will comprise of the following: Provision for a new 6m wide bituminous access road including turning area; Provision for a new 2m wide raised cycle track and 2m wide footpath; Provision for new kerbing and two uncontrolled crossing points with tactile paving incorporated; A public lighting system designed to minimise impact on bats and other nocturnal wildlife; New signs and road markings; Provision for a new storm water drainage system; Relocation of existing services where required and provision of other services and utilities where necessary; Associated landscaping, boundary and planting works. This proposed access road will facilitate the future development of Grange Castle lands located to the south of the proposed scheme. The Grand Canal is a Proposed Natural Heritage Area and the display drawings are accompanied by (i) Appropriate Assessment Screening Report and (ii) Environmental Screening Report which provide supporting environmental information on the proposed scheme. Plans & particulars of the proposed development are available for inspection or purchase at a fee not exceeding the reasonable cost of making a copy thereof from Friday 8th May, 2015 to Friday 19th June, 2015 at: South Dublin County Council Offices, County Hall, Tallaght, Dublin 24, between the hours of 09:30am – 12:45pm and 2:00pm – 4:30pm Monday to Thursday and 09:00am – 4:00pm Friday and South Dublin County Council, Civic Offices, Clondalkin, Dublin 22, between the hours of 09:30am – 12:45pm and 2:00pm – 4:30pm Monday to Thursday and 09:00am – 4:00pm Friday. They are also available to view or download from our website: www.sdcc.ie Written submissions or observations with respect to the proposed development dealing with the proper planning and sustainable development of the area in which the development is situated, may be made in writing to Senior Executive Officer, Economic, Enterprise & Tourism Development, South Dublin County Council, County Hall, Tallaght, Dublin 24, Co Dublin to arrive no later than 4.00pm Friday 3rd July, 2015. or e-mail to info@grangecastle.ie (http://www.sdublincoco.ie/index.aspx?pageid=939&pid=32550)
Grange Castle Business Park, Clondalkin, Dublin 22
Alterations to the existing station consisting of extension to control building, 1 no. mobile MV module, 1 no. power transformer, neutral earth resistor, surge arresters, current transformer, circuit breakers, busbar disconnect and associated site works. all at ESB Grange Castle 110kV electircal transformer station.
Grange Castle Business Park, Nangor Road, Clondalkin, Dublin 22.
Physical extension of c. 1260sq.m. to the existing electricity substation compound and will comprise of an extension of the existing 110kV busbar from bay H18 to create a new 110kV line bay H20, including the installation of new electrical equipment; fencing and all other ancillary development works to facilitate the proposed development.
The existing Grange Castle 110kV Substation, Grange Castle Business Park, Clondalkin, Co. Dublin
Amendments to previously granted planning permission, Reg. Ref. SD15A/0061, consisting of the following: reduction of capacity of the plant from 115MW to 96MW; removal of 1 duel fired engine; alteration to the operational hours of the facility from 12 hours to 24 hours per day; increase of backup fuel storage by 895m3; additional Selective Catalytic Reduction (SCR) Tank and increase in height from the approved SCR tank by 4.3m, 2 step-up transformers, gas pressure station skid; alterations to the approved bund to the west of site; alterations to the approved layout of the tanks in the bund to the west of the site; realignment of services to the west of the site; increase in storm water attenuation; minor alterations to proposed landscaping, and all associated site works on a 1.233 hectare site. An Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) will be submitted with this application. This application related to development which comprises of an activity which requires an Industrial Emissions Licence in accordance with the First Schedule of the EPA Act 1992 as amended.
Grange Castle Business Park, Clondalkin, Dublin 22
10 year permission for the construction of a 115MW Peaker Power Plant in a single storey building with a mezzanine level office and electrical control area. This building has a platform height of 17.52m, 7 shafts with a height of 20.74m and 2 stacks with a height of 25m. The development also includes water and fuel tanks with associated pump houses; 1 building consisting of a compact workshop and warehouse and a security area, with a height of 6.5m; site access and entrance gates; internal roadways and footpaths; security fencing; 6 car parking spaces (1 of these is accessible) and appropriate landscaping all on a site of 1.23 hectare site in the north of Grange Castle Business Park. The total gross floor area of the facility is approx. 3,583sq.m. This application relates to development which comprises of an activity which requires an Industrial Emissions Licence in accordance with the First Schedule of the EPA Act 1992 as amended.
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Alterations to a previously approved development (Reg. Ref. SD15A/0061 and Reg. Ref. SD16A/0398) which relates to a 10-year permission for the construction of a Peaker Power Plant in a single storey building with a mezzanine level, together with associated plant equipment including water & fuel tanks. The alterations to the previously approved development (Reg. Ref. SD15A/0061 & SD16A/0398) include the following: (i) alterations to the previously approved building within the eastern portion of the site as follows: (a) an increase in the overall footprint of the building to the north-west to include office space, and staff facilities at ground floor level; and to the north-east to include a boiler room at ground floor level; (b) revised roof footprint to the rear of the building, with the roof being lowered to the rear; (c) relocation of stair cores and updates to building elevations, including the introduction of additional glazing; (d) amendments to the external open service yard to the north of the building including the removal of the previously approved transformer rooms, addition of containerised plant and minor alterations to the location of shaft towers; (e) a minor increase in the height (by 600mm) of the screen to the service yard. Alterations to the western portion of the site include; (ii) minor amendments to the positioning of the internal roadway; (iii) amendments to the tank bund area and tank arrangement to the west of the site, and the addition of contained plant and a pump house building; (iv) minor amendment to the location of the approved tanker unloading area; (v) relocation of car parking spaces from the south of the site to the north of the main bund areas, with the exception of the approved accessible parking space; (vi) provision of a gas skid & support structure to the south-west of the site; (vii) provision of an enlarged plant compound to the west of the bund area and relocation of transformers to this compound; (viii) revisions to the positioning and an increase in size of the approved pipe bridge to align with services; (ix) provision of a new bicycle parking shelter comprising 8 no. parking spaces; (x) amendments to soft landscaping to accommodate the revised layout and; (xi) drainage, boundary treatments, site lighting, EV car charging ports; and all associated site development and ancillary works necessary to facilitate the development. The capacity of the plant will be 115MW as approved under Reg. Ref. SD15A/ 0061. This application relates to development which comprises of an activity which requires an Industrial Emissions Licence in accordance with the First Schedule of the EPA Act 1992 as amended.
a 1.233 hectare Site Located at Grange Castle Business Park, Nangor Road, Clondalkin, Dublin 22
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Grange Castle Business Park, Clondalkin, Dublin 22
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Grange Castle Business Park, Clondalkin, Dublin 22
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