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

CONDITIONAL

Planning application 22162

Meath - Meath County Council

Proposed Development

to provide for artificial lighting to serve the substation compound, transformers, 110kV Gas Insulated Switchgear Substation (GIS) substation building and client control building permitted under ABP Ref: 308628-20 and also provides an external access ladder to provide for maintenance access to the roof of the permitted client control building along with all associated and ancillary works

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Application Timeline

  1. Application received

    9 Feb 2022

  2. Further information requested

    4 Apr 2022

  3. Further information received

    20 Jul 2022

  4. Decision: CONDITIONAL

    10 Aug 2022

  5. Decision due

    16 Aug 2022

  6. Grant issued

    21 Sept 2022

Application Details

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

Timeline

Registration Date
9 February 2022
Status
APPLICATION FINALISED
Decision
CONDITIONAL
Decision Date
10 August 2022
Grant Date
21 September 2022
Permission Expires
20 September 2027

Location

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282m
21663CONDITIONAL12 Apr 2021

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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2460141CONDITIONAL27 Feb 2024

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Drogheda College (formally known as the Prism Building) IDA Business and Technology Park , Donore Road Drogheda , Co. Meath

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LB191735CONDITIONAL19 Dec 2019

alterations to existing road infrastructure within the site and clearance of the site (including removal of existing internal roadways and removal / diversion of services) to make way for the proposed development; 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 AHU 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 (GFA) of c. 28,573 sq.m; 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; A 6 MVA substation and associated 6MVA electricity connection; A water sprinkler pump room, MV Building, unit substation, water storage tanks, humidifier tanks and diesel tanks and filling area; Modification of the existing entrance to the subject site (from the estate road to the east), which will function as a secondary entrance providing for emergency and construction access. A new main entrance and access control point to the lands is proposed (also from the estate road to the east) and a single-storey gate house/ security building at this entrance with a GFA of c. 29.5 sq.m.; Construction of internal road network and circulation areas, footpaths, provision of 50 no. car parking spaces and 26 no. cycle parking spaces within a bicycle shelter; Landscaping and planting (including provision of an additional planted berm to the northern boundary, and alterations to existing landscaping adjacent to the entrance to the Business and Technology Park), boundary treatments, lighting, security fencing, bollards and camera poles, bin store, and all associated site works including underground foul and storm water drainage network, attenuation areas, and utility cables, on an application site area measuring 19.46 hectares. An EIAR has been submitted with this application

Drogheda IDA Business and Technology Park , Donore Road , Drogheda Co. Meath

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26100N/A7 Apr 2026

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20 The Downs , Highland , Drogheda

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26114N/A27 Apr 2026

the consruction of a single-storey detached ancillary residental accommadtion unit (approx. 28 sq.m) in the rear garden of the existing dwelling. The development will consist of a mono-pitch roof structure and will include kitchen/living area, bedroom and bathroom, along with all associated site works and connection to existing services

20 The Downs , Highland , Drogheda

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26152REFUSED2 Jun 2026

the consruction of a single-storey detached ancillary residental accommadtion unit (approx. 28 sq.m) in the rear garden of the existing dwelling, with mono-pitch roof, containing kitchen/living area, bedroom and bathroom, with all associated site works and connection to existing services

20 The Downs , Highland , Drogheda

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211669CONDITIONAL27 Aug 2021

the construction of 96 no. dwellings consisting of 4 no. one-bed apartments accommodated in 1 pair of two-storey semi-detached maisonettes (type A & A1), 6 No.2 bedroom two storey terraced dwellings (type G, G1) and 83 no. 3 bedroom terraced and semi-detached dwellings (Type B2, B3, D2, D3, E2, G2, G3) and 3 no. 4 bed detached dwellings (Type H) including landscaping, new roads, footpaths, cycle paths and open space including play area and all associated works. Anew pedestrian and cycle link is proposed to Sheephouse Road from the site. The vehicular access to the development will be from the public road at 'The Boulevard', Oldbridge Manor. A Natura Impact Statement will be submitted to the Planning Authority with the application

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PROPOSED TWO STOREY/SINGLE STOREY SIDE/REAR EXTENSION TO EXISTING TWO STOREY SEMI-DETACHED DWELLING (REVISED FROM EXTENSION PREVIOUSLY GRANTED PERMISSION REF. NO. LB/181033) AND ALL ASSOCIATED WORKS

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