North Wall Power Generating Station, Alexandra Road, Dublin 1
GRANT PERMISSIONPlanning application 2697/20
Dublin - Dublin City Council
Proposed Development
The development will consist of alterations to the existing North Wall Power Generating station, which include the replacement of existing indoor gas turbines with new and more efficient indoor gas turbines, the replacement of one of the two existing exhaust chimney stack’s (approx. 70m tall) and its re-construction at a reduced height of 65m to mirror the second existing exhaust stack, the installation of new gas compressors with associated fan coolers, the replacement of existing roof-mounted fan coolers, a fuel oil pumphouse, a demineralised water pumphouse, a new 1,000m3 demineralised water tank (approx. 10m tall), a new 1,000m3 gas oil storage tank (approx. 10m tall), the repurposing of an existing 4,000m3 fuel oil storage tank as a demineralised water storage tank of the same volume, a new fire water tank (approx. 10m tall), a new tanker unloading area comprising a concrete pad, emergency diesel generator, a new administration and welfare building, minor modifications to existing surface water drainage, a new entrance opening on to Alexandra Road and revised internal road layout and minor ancillary plant and equipment structures. The development will also comprise the removal of existing structures including; 70m tall stack and associated boiler, part of the administration building, canteen, stores building and water treatment buildings, gas compressor building as well as a water storage tanks, a bottle storage area and other minor redundant installations. The development will also include all other necessary associated works required to enable the construction and operation of the facility. An Environmental Impact Assessment Report (EIAR) has been prepared and is submitted as part of the planning application. It should be noted that this facility is identified as a Lower Tier site under the COMAH directive, furthermore the facility has an existing Industrial Emissions Licence which is regulated by the Environmental Protection Agency. All required licences and plans will be reviewed as required.
Application Timeline
Application received
13 May 2020
Decision due
17 Jul 2020
Decision: GRANT PERMISSION
17 Jul 2020
Grant issued
28 Aug 2020
Application Details
- Location
- North Wall Power Generating Station, Alexandra Road, Dublin 1
- Applicant
- N/A
- Application Type
- Permission
- Planning Authority
- Dublin City Council
- Site Area
- 29799 ha
Timeline
- Registration Date
- 13 May 2020
- Status
- Decision Notice Issued
- Decision
- GRANT PERMISSION
- Decision Date
- 17 July 2020
- Grant Date
- 28 August 2020
Location
Planning Applications Nearby
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The replacement of approximately 52 m of existing 2.4 m high chainlink perimeter fencing and associated access / emergency gates with new 2.4 m high security fencing, gates, 2 no. 8 m CCTV poles and all associated site works.
Alexandra Road, North Wall, Dublin 1
The replacement of approximately 52 m of existing 2.4 m high chainlink perimeter fencing and associated access / emergency gates with new 2.4 m high security fencing, gates, 2 no. 8 m CCTV poles and all associated site works.
Alexandra Road, North Wall, Dublin 1
The development will consist of the removal of a redundant fire water storage tank of 7.6m in diameter and 7.5m in height with a volume of approximately 340m3 and the installation of a new bitumen storage tank of 3.37m in diameter and 17.3m in height with a volume of approximately 100m3.
Lagan Materials Ltd., Alexandra Road, Dublin Port, Dublin 1
PERMISSION:For development and permission for amendments to planning permission granted under Reg. Ref. 3859/19. The development will consist of permission for; demolition of the two-storey office building (c.190 sqm); and construction of 2 no. 30m high mast light (HML). The permission for amendments to permission granted at the site under Reg. Ref. 3859/19 will consist of; relocation and replacement of permitted substation (c. 98 sqm) and associated electrical infrastructure with a substation (c. 182 sqm, 4.17m in height) and associated electrical infrastructure; relocation, modification and replacement of 3 no. permitted reefer access gantries (7 no. rows, 14.65m in height) with 4 no. reefer access gantries (7 no. rows, 12.06m in height); and relocation of permitted 30m HML. The proposed development and proposed amendments include all associated ancillary works, encompassing general site clearance, removal of HML, earthworks, pavement reinstatements and construction and drainage services.
Alexandra Quay East and Ocean Pier, off Branch Road South No. 3, Dublin Port, Dublin 1
Permission for amendments to planning permission granted under Reg. Ref. 3859/19. The development will consist of permission for; demolition of the two-storey office building (c.190 sqm); and construction of 2 no. 30m high mast light (HML). The permission for amendments to permission granted at the site under Reg. Ref. 3859/19 will consist of; relocation and replacement of permitted substation (c. 98 sqm) and associated electrical infrastructure with a substation (c. 182 sqm, 4.17m in height) and associated electrical infrastructure; relocation, modification and replacement of 3 no. permitted reefer access gantries (7 no. rows, 14.65m in height) with 4 no. reefer access gantries (7 no. rows, 12.06m in height); and relocation of permitted 30m HML. The proposed development and proposed amendments include all associated ancillary works, encompassing general site clearance, removal of HML, earthworks, pavement reinstatements and construction and drainage services.
Alexandra Quay East and Ocean Pier, off Branch Road South No. 3, Dublin Port, Dublin 1
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Lagan Materials Ltd. site, Alexandra Road, Dublin Port, Dublin 1, D01 DK64
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Ocean Pier and Alexandra Quay East, Alexandra Road and No. 3 Branch Road South, Dublin Port, Dublin 1
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Irish Tar & Bitumen Suppliers, Alexandra Road, Dublin Port, D01 R5W7
The development consists of: Removal of three bitumen storage tanks of size 60 tonne, 80 tonne & 500 tonne and installation of four bitumen storage tanks of size 50 tonne, 235 tonne, 235 & 15 tonne. Also included is the modification of an existing electrical plant building, modifications include installation of a staircase and additional floor to the building. The new floor of the building will be used as an electrical plant room and will raise the height of the building from approximately 4 metres to 7.3 metres.
Irish Tar & Bitumen Suppliers,, Alexandra Road,, Dublin 1.
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