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Drogheda IDA Business & Technology Park , Donore Road , Drogheda Co Meath

CONDITIONAL

Planning application 21663

Meath - Meath County Council

Proposed Development

the proposed development consists of the following: construction of a two storey (with mezzanine levels at both storeys) data storage facility building with a maximum overall height of c. 25 metres, containing data halls, associated electrical and mechanical Plant Rooms, a loading bay, maintenance and storage space, office administration areas, screened plant and solar panels at roof level, all within a building with a total gross floor area (FGA) of c. 28,566 sq.m. The proposed data storage facility building will be located to the north of the data storage facility building previously permitted under Reg. Ref: LB/191735 and to the south of the gas insulated switchgear substation compound proposed under An Bord Pleanala Ref: 308628-20. Emergency generators (26 no.), emission stacks and associated plant are provided in a fenced compound adjacent to the data storage facility, along with a single emergency house supply generator. MV Building (with a GFA of 249 sq.m), water storage tanks, diesel tanks and filling area, all located adjacent to the proposed data storage facility building. Construction of associated internal access roads and circulaton areas, provision of temporary construction access arrangements, footpaths, provision of 50 no. car parking spaces and 26 no. cycle parking spaces within a bicycle shelter. Landscaping and planting, bin store, and all associated site works including underground foul and storm water drainage, and utility cables, on an application site area measuring 3.58 hectares. An Environmentlal Impact Assessment Report (EIAR) has been prepared and will be submitted to the Planning Authority with the planning application

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Application Timeline

  1. Application received

    12 Apr 2021

  2. Decision: CONDITIONAL

    4 Jun 2021

  3. Decision due

    6 Jun 2021

  4. Appeal submitted

    1 Jul 2021

  5. Appeal decided: MODIFIED

    14 Apr 2022

Application Details

Location
Drogheda IDA Business & Technology Park , Donore Road , Drogheda Co Meath
Applicant
N/A
Application Type
PERMISSION
Planning Authority
Meath County Council
Site Area
3.58 ha

Timeline

Registration Date
12 April 2021
Status
APPLICATION FINALISED
Decision
CONDITIONAL
Decision Date
4 June 2021
Permission Expires
13 April 2027

An Coimisiún Pleanála Appeal

Appeal Reference
ABP-310729-21
Decision
MODIFIED
Submitted
1 July 2021
Decided
14 April 2022

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