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SD21A/0167

Granted

Dublin - South Dublin County Council

Proposed Development

Construction of a gas fired power plant with an electrical output of up to 125MW with associated balance of plant, equipment and buildings including; an Engine Hall building with a height of 18.9m, comprising 6 gas engines and ancillary infrastructure; an Electrical Annex Building with a height of 18.7m; a Workshop building with a height of 5. 1m; a Tank Farm building with a height of 5.68m; a Security hut with a height of 3.27m; an Exhaust Stack with a height of 31.8m; a Gas AGI including a kiosk with height of 3.3m; Radiator Coolers with a height of 8.46m; 2 electrical transformers with a height of 4.98m; Tanks including 2 x Diesel Oil Storage Tanks (volume of 2500m3 combined); SCR Urea Tank (26m3); Lube Oil Storage Tank (26m3); Lube Oil Maintenance Tank (26m3); Pilot Oil Tank (26m3); Fire Water Storage Tank (1000m3); Effluent Collecting Tank (26m3); Underground Surface Water Attenuation Tank (490m3); 2 new access onto the existing private road network with Profile Park; 12 parking spaces, footpaths, landscaping; fencing and all other associated site development plant and equipment and other works including surface water and foul wastewater drainage. An EIAR was submitted with this application.

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Application Timeline

  1. Further information requested

    19 Aug 2021

  2. Further information received

    11 Mar 2022

  3. Application received

    25 May 2022

  4. Decision due

    19 Jul 2022

  5. Decision: Grant Permission

    19 Jul 2022

  6. Grant issued

    30 Aug 2022

Application Details

Location
Profile Park, Baldonnel, Dublin 22
Applicant
N/A
Application Type
Permission
Planning Authority
South Dublin County Council
Site Area
19000 ha
Floor Area
2741 sq m

Timeline

Registration Date
25 May 2022
Status
Decision Following A.I.
Decision
Grant Permission
Decision Date
19 July 2022
Grant Date
30 August 2022

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Planning Applications Nearby

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45m
SD24A/0100WGranted1 May 2024

Amendments to a development granted permission under Reg. Ref. SD21A/0167 for a gas fired power plant in Profile Park, Baldonnel. Permission is sought for revisions to the permitted Above Ground Infrastructure (AGI), associated with Gas Network Ireland’s high-pressure gas supply to the power plant which include: • the provision of an E & I kiosk, a regulators & meters kiosk, a gas analyser kiosk, and revisions to the boiler house kiosk with boiler flues. • the provision of a new stormwater attenuation design to serve the AGI compound; • minor revisions to the permitted internal road to serve the AGI; • minor revisions to the permitted fencing surrounding the Gas Pressure Reduction Skid located to the north of the proposed AGI; and • all associated and ancillary works. No changes are proposed to the gas fired power plant or to the site access permitted under Reg. Ref. SD21A/0167. The development permitted under Reg. Ref. SD21A/0167 includes activities which are subject to an Industrial Emissions Licence (Ref Number P1196-01).

Profile Park, Baldonnell, Dublin 22, D22 C7W4

65m
SD07A/0665Granted15 Aug 2007

A 'Trade Park' consisting of 35 units in 5 separate blocks and a single office/showroom building (5 units). The units range in scale from 171 sqm (gross floor area) to 1,519 sqm (gross floor area) with a total gross floor of approx. 10,998 sqm, and 336 no. parking spaces. Each trade park unit (in Blocks B to F) shall be for trade park use only comprising storage/enterprise/workshop use and customer service/showroom/sales space for both trade and public customers. Block A (804 sqm) is a signature two storey building comprising of 4 no. units for office and showroom use and a coffee shop of approx. 120 sqm (in Unit 2); Block B (2,130 sqm) is a double height single storey building (including 534 sqm at mezzanine level) comprises of 9 no. units for trade park use; Block C (2,130 sqm) is a double height single storey building (including 534 sqm at mezzanine level) comprises of 9 no. units for trade park use; Block D (1,519 sqm) is a double height single storey unit for trade park use with single storey element to North elevation; Block E (3,195 sqm) is a double height single storey building (including 795 sqm at mezzanine level) and comprises of 15 no. units for trade park use; Block F (1,519 sqm) is a double height single storey unit for trade park use with single storey element to North elevation. The development also includes surface water drainage, 3 no. ESB substations, foul drainage and water supply infrastructure, yard areas, associated landscaping and all ancillary works, on a site of approx 3.54 hectares. Access to the site will be provided from the Northern boundary off the existing roundabout to Kilcarbery Business Park, via the internal road network permitted under Reg. Ref. SD06A/0568.

Profile Park, Nangor Road, Ballybane, Dublin 22

77m
SD08A/0266Granted22 Apr 2008

Five storey headquarter office building which includes four storeys of office accommodation with a gross floor area of 2657.31sq.m. over a single storey level of undercroft car parking. The development also includes two no. single storey plant rooms of 69.42sq.m. at roof level. Access to the development is proposed from the Nangor Road via the internal Spine Road within the 'Profile Park' Business Park permitted under Planning Application Reg. Ref. SD06A/0568. The development includes 60 number car parking spaces which will be provided at undercroft level and 40 no. surface car parking spaces which will be provided at podium level above. The development also includes an ESB sub-station, all ancillary services, landscaping and site works on a site of 4899 hectares.

'Profile Park', Nangor Road, Ballybane, Dublin 22

127m
SD24A/0166WGranted1 Jul 2024

The development will consist of the development of a Regional Network Gateway (RNG) facility (supporting infrastructure for the MS data centres) comprising the following: Demolition of existing, temporary, single storey showroom. Construction of a single storey main building (RNG Building - c.1,297.7 sq.m) with air handling units (AHUs). External plant/equipment yards including 3 no. diesel generators; sprinkler tank and pump house; electrical plant rooms, PV panels. Replacement of existing estate road access with new main access and secondary/emergency access. MV substation (with separate estate road access). Stormwater attenuation pond. Bike parking shelter and bin store. 12 no. car parking spaces (4 of which are EV parking spaces and with 1 accessible parking space). Internal road and footpath layout, perimeter fencing and security gates. Landscaped and planted areas including riparian zones. All associated site development works, site lighting, boundary treatments, services/utilities provision (including underground works), and all other ancillary works. Total gross floor area of the development c.1,536.9 sq.m

Profile Park, New Nangor Road (R134), Clondalkin, Dublin 22

128m
SD118/0001Part 8 Approved by Council16 May 2011

Construct a new access road off the Nangor Road, Clondalkin Dublin 22 as described below:- • Construction of new single and dual carriageway in 2 phases; • Construction of cycletracks and footpaths; • Provision of drainage and associated features; • Provision of public lighting and signing; • Relocation of services where necessary; • Provision of other services where necessary. Plans and particulars of the proposed development are available for inspection at:- South Dublin County Council, County Hall, Tallaght, Dublin 24, between the hours of 9:30am - 12:45pm and 2:00pm - 4:30pm Monday to Thursday and 9.00 am -4.00 pm Friday and South Dublin County Council, Civic Offices, Clondalkin, Dublin 22 between the hours of 9:30am -12:45pm and 2:00pm - 4:30pm Monday to Thursday and 9.30 am -4.00 pm Friday from Monday 16th May 2011-Monday 27th June 2011. Submissions and observations with respect to this matter, dealing with the proper planning and sustainable development of the area, in which the development would be situated, may be made in writing to: The Senior Executive Officer, Corporate Services South Dublin County Council, County Hall, Tallaght, Dublin 24 or by email to : developdept@sdublincoco.ie. Closing date for receipt of submissions is up to and including 12.00 noon on Monday 11th July, 2011.

Nangor Road, Clondakin, Dublin 22

140m
SD23A/0203Granted8 Dec 2023

Amendments to planning permission Reg. Ref.: SD21A/0241 as previously amended by Reg. Ref. SD23A/0035. The proposed amendments consist of the following the provision of a temporary, single storey, medium voltage ESB substation building (with a gross floor area of c. 39.5 sq.m), accessed from the estate road to the south east. Associated landscaping and tree planting. All associated and ancillary works.

At Profile Park, To the South of the New Nangor Road (R134), Dublin 22

156m
SD23A/0291Granted2 Feb 2024

The application site comprises an area of c. 0.15 hectares. The proposed development comprises an alteration to planning permission Reg. Ref. SD21A/0241, as amended by Reg Ref SD23A/0035. There is a separate application under consideration under Reg Ref SD23A/0203 for the provision of a temporary medium voltage substation on lands to the southeast of the application site. The proposed development (for which a temporary 3-year permission is sought) will comprise the following: Construction of a temporary power generation compound, comprising 24 no. generators (to be powered by hydrogenated vegetable oil), associated flues (c. 6m in height), 8 no. fuel storage tanks, a switchgear room, control room, spares containers, and ancillary structures, all within a fenced compound; The proposed generators will be enclosed within an acoustic panel enclosure c. 11m in height; The proposed temporary power generation compound will be located on an area for permitted car parking under Ref Ref SD21A/0241, as amended by Reg Ref SD23A/0035, which will be constructed following the removal of the temporary compound; The proposed development includes all associated and ancillary works.

Site at Profile Park, south of new Nangor Road (R134), within the townlands of Kilbride & Ballybane, Dublin 22

164m
SD06A/0568Granted3 Nov 2006

Provision of roads and services infrastructure to facilitate the future development of a business park, to be known as 'Profile Park' on these lands. The development includes the provision of 1,675 metres of internal distributor roads consisting of 267 metres to dual carriageway standard (at the main entrance) with a further 1,408 metres to single carriageway standard and one internal roundabout. The development also includes surface water drainage, foul drainage and water supply infrastructure, associated landscaping and all ancillary works, on a site of 39.84 hectares. Access to the site will be provided at the northern boundary off the existing roundabout to Kilcarbery Business Park. This application is accompanied by an Environmental Impact Statement.

Nangor Road, Ballybane, Clondalkin, Dublin 22.

164m
SD06A/0568/EPGrant Extension of Duration of Permission15 Nov 2011

Provision of roads and services infrastructure to facilitate the future development of a business park, to be known as 'Profile Park' on these lands. The development includes the provision of 1,675 metres of internal distributor roads consisting of 267 metres to dual carriageway standard (at the main entrance) with a further 1,408 metres to single carriageway standard and one internal roundabout. The development also includes surface water drainage, foul drainage and water supply infrastructure, associated landscaping and all ancillary works, on a site of 39.84 hectares. Access to the site will be provided at the northern boundary off the existing roundabout to Kilcarbery Business Park. This application is accompanied by an Environmental Impact Statement.

Nangor Road, Ballybane, Clondalkin, Dublin 22.

178m
SD08A/0239Grant Permission for Retention10 Apr 2008

Temporary single storey prefabricated 'shomera' structure of 98.58sq.m. which will be used as a marketing suite/site office for the 'Profile Park' business park for a period of approximately 3-5 years. The structure is located adjacent to the eastern boundary of the business park, to the south and west of Grange Castle Golf Course. The development includes a temporary new access off the internal road network which amends the road layout permitted under planning application reg. ref. SD06A/0568, landscaping and site works, all on a site of approximately 1 hectare.

'Profile Park', Nangor Road, Ballybane, Dublin 22

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