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WuXi Biologics Ireland Limited , Dundalk Science and Technology Park in the townland of Haynestown , Mullagharlin Dundalk Co. Louth

CONDITIONAL

Planning application 2460213

Louth - Louth County Council

Proposed Development

Permission for the construction and operation of a new Effluent Balancing and Resource Recovery Plant (EBRRP) on a site of 7.888hectares, which will consist of: (1) Excavation of the site to facilitate the proposed development, and reuse of excavated material as a landscaped spoil heap within the site; (2) Construction of 3no. covered structures containing 12no. process tanks, located within concrete bunds with metal stairwells and platforms for access, and connected to an odour treatment facility. (3) Installation of 5no. covered storage tanks located within concrete bunds with metal stairwells and platforms for access. (4) Installation of a sludge dewatering facility. (5) Construction of a single-storey administration and process building with roof-mounted solar panels and rainwater harvesting tank. (6) Widening of an existing access on the Mullagharlin Road and associated setback of the existing hedgerow, to facilitate a temporary construction access and a permanent operational access for small vehicles. (7) Construction of a fabricated metal access bridge and pipe and cable support structures to link the proposed development with the existing biopharmaceuticals plant. (8) A temporary construction compound, to include double-stacked metal containers/cabins with access stairs, laydown areas, and 50no. parking spaces; temporary internal road; and temporary internal construction haul road (including footpath). (9) All site development works, drainage, ancillary equipment, lighting, retaining walls, fencing, and landscaping works. The application relates to a development which comprises of an activity which holds an Industrial Emissions Discharge (IED) Licence (Licence No. P1122-01). An Environmental Impact Assessment Report (EIAR) has been prepared in respect of the proposed development and will be submitted to the planning authority with the application

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Application Timeline

  1. Application received

    19 Apr 2024

  2. Further information requested

    4 Jun 2024

  3. Further information received

    4 Oct 2024

  4. Decision: CONDITIONAL

    25 Nov 2024

  5. Decision due

    28 Nov 2024

  6. Appeal submitted

    6 Dec 2024

  7. Grant issued

    10 Dec 2025

Application Details

Location
WuXi Biologics Ireland Limited , Dundalk Science and Technology Park in the townland of Haynestown , Mullagharlin Dundalk Co. Louth
Applicant
N/A
Application Type
PERMISSION
Planning Authority
Louth County Council
Site Area
7.888 ha

Timeline

Registration Date
19 April 2024
Status
APPLICATION FINALISED
Decision
CONDITIONAL
Decision Date
25 November 2024
Grant Date
10 December 2025
Permission Expires
9 December 2030

An Coimisiún Pleanála Appeal

Appeal Reference
ABP-321396-24
Decision
DISMISSED
Submitted
6 December 2024

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