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Alexandra Quay East and Ocean Pier, off Branch Road South No. 3, Dublin Port, Dublin 1

APPLICATION DECLARED INVA

Planning application 4836/23

Dublin - Dublin City Council

Proposed Development

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.

Application Timeline

  1. Application received

    23 Nov 2023

  2. Decision: APPLICATION DECLARED INVA

    5 Dec 2023

  3. Decision due

    26 Jan 2024

Application Details

Location
Alexandra Quay East and Ocean Pier, off Branch Road South No. 3, Dublin Port, Dublin 1
Applicant
N/A
Application Type
Permission
Planning Authority
Dublin City Council
Site Area
22568 ha

Timeline

Registration Date
23 November 2023
Status
Decision Notice Issued
Decision
APPLICATION DECLARED INVA
Decision Date
5 December 2023

Location

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