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A site located north of Berth 50, Alexandra Road, Dublin Port, Dublin 1

GRANT PERMISSION

Planning application 3174/24

Dublin - Dublin City Council

Proposed Development

The development will consist of : partial demolition of an electrical substation building to include an ESB room the north-east of the overall existing building which contains an electrical substation (10kV) together with the removal of associated raised access, steps and railings (total demolition of area c.32 sq.m) and reinstatement works; Installation of a new package substation (10kV) (c.6.2 sq.m and c. 2.8 in height) separate and to the north of existing substation building on an elevated platform (c. 30 sq.m and c. 1m in height); installation of new sheet piles on the landside to mitigate wash-out of sediment through the existing rock armour; adjustments to the existing surface parking layout; removal, relocation and replacement of a portion of existing fencing and gates (2.7m high); provision of 2 no. portable storage containers to support tugboats operations; site clearance, resurfacing, line marking, service trench excavation for electrical and communication duct installation, sub-surface remedial work and all associated site development works.

Application Timeline

  1. Application received

    12 Feb 2024

  2. Decision due

    5 Apr 2024

  3. Decision: GRANT PERMISSION

    5 Apr 2024

  4. Grant issued

    7 May 2024

Application Details

Location
A site located north of Berth 50, Alexandra Road, Dublin Port, Dublin 1
Applicant
N/A
Application Type
Permission
Planning Authority
Dublin City Council
Site Area
847 ha

Timeline

Registration Date
12 February 2024
Status
Decision Notice Issued
Decision
GRANT PERMISSION
Decision Date
5 April 2024
Grant Date
7 May 2024

Location

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2756/19APPLICATION DECLARED INVA15 Apr 2019

The development will consist of: a c.189m long, c.10m wide approach way and ramp; 1 no. office and staff facilities building (c.193 sq.m and 7.7m in height); 1 no. control kiosk (c.6sq.m and 2.3m in height); 1 no. control cabin (c.20sq.m and 2.3m in height); new lighting (including 18 no. lighting columns 10m high); demolition of 5 no. existing staff facilities buildings with a combined area of c.329sq.m; building 1 has an area of c.198sq.m, building 2 has an area of c.10.7sq.m, building 3 has an area of c.35.5sq.m, building 4 has an area of c.42.4sq.m, building 5 has an area of c.42.4sq.m; and associated site works to include 15 no. tug parking spaces, drainage, utility services, fencing 2.4m in height and pedestrian gate 2.4m in height on a site of approx. 1.3 hectares.

Berth 49, Terminal 1, Dublin Port, Dublin 1

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3176/19GRANT PERMISSION4 Jun 2019

The development will consist of: a c.189m long, c.10m wide approachway and ramp; 1 no. office and staff facilities building (c.193 sq.m and 7.7m in height); 1 no. control kiosk (c.6 sq.m and 2.3m in height); 1 no. control cabin (c.20 sq.m and 2.3m in height); new lighting (including 18 no. lighting columns 10m high); demolition of 5 no. existing staff facilities buildings with a combined area of c.329 sq.m; building 1 has an area of c.198 sq.m, building 2 has an area of c.10.7 sq.m, building 3 has an area of c.35.5 sq.m, building 4 has an area of c.42.4 sq.m, building 5 has an area of c.42.4 sq.m; and associated site works to include 15 no. tug parking spaces, drainage, utility services, fencing 2.4m in height and pedestrian gate 2.4m in height on a site of approx. 1.3 hectares. A Natura Impact Statement (NIS) will be submitted to the Planning Authority with the planning application.

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3872/20GRANT PERMISSION4 Dec 2020

The site is adjacent to Breakwater Road and Jetty Road. The development consists of removal of twelve bitumen & lubricant oil storage tanks with total capacity 3,105m3, removal of the associated equipment and removal of a control room building, followed by the installation of a new bitumen storage tank of 28m in diameter and 13.45m in height with a volume of approximately 8,275m3 and installation of a pump platform.

Irish Bitumen Storage Limited, Alexandra Road, Dublin Port, Dublin 1, D01 V0V2

324m
WEB5107/25GRANT PERMISSION10 Sept 2025

Modifications to existing workshop, ancillary office and welfare facilities to provide additional accommodation on existing site. Construction of 264 sq.m, 9.565m high extension to existing industrial building for additional workshop space. Construction of 246sq.m enclosed mezzanine office area with associated access lift, internal and external stairways, and additional windows to northern and western facades. Relocation of existing access ladder to roof on southern facade. Installation of 132sq.m of solar panels to extension roof. All associated diversions to existing drainage and water supply within the site.

Dublin Ferryport Terminals (DFT), Breakwater Road North, Dublin 1, D01 V3H3

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4574/19GRANT PERMISSION28 Nov 2019

The development will consist of: The construction of a 3 bay maintenance facility comprising of 2 no. single storey drive-in garages with pitched roofs and 1 no. single storey canteen / toilet / stores / workshop area with mono pitch roof (approx.. 436m2/6.8m high), building signage, associated site works, 9 no. lighting columns (approx.. 6m); removal of existing fencing and replacement with a 2m high boundary fence along the west, north and east boundaries; modifications to the existing boundary wall/fence along Tolka Quay Road to close one access and add one pedestrian gate and; car parking for 36 cars. The development also includes reconfiguration and widening of existing entrances / exits and connection to existing services on Tolka Quay Road, Dublin Port, Dublin 1. All development to take place on a site of aprrox. 0.2 hectares. The proposed development replaces the permission previously granted to Dublin Port Company for the construction of replacement offices and maintenance shed (Reg. Ref: 3143/18) on the same site. The site of the proposed development is a SEVESO site.

Calor, Tolka Quay Road, Dublin 1

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2071/20GRANT PERMISSION20 Jan 2020

Planning Permission for development at this site address: Circle K Yard 3, Alexandra Road, Dublin Port, Dublin 1. This site is regulated by the Major Accidents Directive. The development will consist of: Increasing the containment volume of the existing bund. Modifications will include raising the height of the existing bund wall by circa 0.5m, extending the bund to the east and lowering the ground level in the area of this bund extension from approximately 4.07m to 3.8m. The site's storm water, fresh water and foul sewer drainage will be modified to accommodate the bund extension.

Circle K, Yard 3, Alexandra Road, Dublin Port, Dublin 1

588m
2771/19GRANT PERMISSION16 Apr 2019

The development will consist of: Demolition of an existing single storey building and construction of a new two storey building with a footprint of 14.9m by 5.6m. The building will consist of concrete foundations, blockwork walls, an external cladding and plaster finish, a trapezoidal roof, an internal concrete stairs and an external steel stairs. The building will be subdivided into a production area and store at ground floor level and an office and store rooms at first floor level. The building will be connected to the site's existing storm drainage and electrical services.

Irish Tar & Bitumen Suppliers,, Alexandra Road,, Dublin 1.

588m
WEB2497/24GRANT PERMISSION14 Nov 2024

Removal of the existing Tank 3 (378.5 tonnes bitumen) and installing Tank 4C (198.45 tonnes bitumen), also adding horizontal walkway from Tank 2 to portion of spiral stair on Tank 4C and another horizontal walkway linking Tank 4B to Tank 4C.

Alexandra Road, Dublin Port, Dublin 1, D01 R5W7

588m
WEB2469/24APPLICATION DECLARED INVA11 Nov 2024

The Development consists of: Removal of the existing Tank 3 (378.5 tons bitumen) and installing Tank 4C (198.45 tons bitumen), also adding horizontal walkway from Tank 2 to portion of spiral stair on Tank 4C and another horizontal walkway linking Tank 4B to Tank 4C.

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4152/19GRANT PERMISSION7 Oct 2019

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Irish Tar & Bitumen Suppliers,, Alexandra Road,, Dublin 1.

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