Planning precedent report

The development will consist of alterations to the existing North Wall Power Generating station, which include the replacement of existing indoor gas turbines with new and more efficient indoor gas turbines, the replacement of one of the two existing exhaust chimney stack’s (approx. 70m tall) and its re-construction at a reduced height of 65m to mirror the second existing exhaust stack, the installation of new gas compressors with associated fan coolers, the replacement of existing roof-mounted fan coolers, a fuel oil pumphouse, a demineralised water pumphouse, a new 1,000m3 demineralised water tank (approx. 10m tall), a new 1,000m3 gas oil storage tank (approx. 10m tall), the repurposing of an existing 4,000m3 fuel oil storage tank as a demineralised water storage tank of the same volume, a new fire water tank (approx. 10m tall), a new tanker unloading area comprising a concrete pad, emergency diesel generator, a new administration and welfare building, minor modifications to existing surface water drainage, a new entrance opening on to Alexandra Road and revised internal road layout and minor ancillary plant and equipment structures. The development will also comprise the removal of existing structures including; 70m tall stack and associated boiler, part of the administration building, canteen, stores building and water treatment buildings, gas compressor building as well as a water storage tanks, a bottle storage area and other minor redundant installations. The development will also include all other necessary associated works required to enable the construction and operation of the facility. An Environmental Impact Assessment Report (EIAR) has been prepared and is submitted as part of the planning application. It should be noted that this facility is identified as a Lower Tier site under the COMAH directive, furthermore the facility has an existing Industrial Emissions Licence which is regulated by the Environmental Protection Agency. All required licences and plans will be reviewed as required.

The replacement of approximately 52 m of existing 2.4 m high chainlink perimeter fencing and associated access / emergency gates with new 2.4 m high security fencing, gates, 2 no. 8 m CCTV poles and all associated site works.

The development will consist of the removal of a redundant fire water storage tank of 7.6m in diameter and 7.5m in height with a volume of approximately 340m3 and the installation of a new bitumen storage tank of 3.37m in diameter and 17.3m in height with a volume of approximately 100m3.

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.

The development will consist of the installation of a new bitumen storage tank of 30m in diameter and 19.2m in height with a volume of approximately 11,300m3 and the installation of an aromatic oil tank of 8m in diameter and 12.8m in height with a volume of approximately 600m3. A concrete containment area will also be installed around the perimeter of the proposed tanks.

The development will consist of: demolition of redundant warehouse building known as 'Stack R Warehouse' )c. 6,600sqm); demolition of redundant ESB pumphouse and adjacent switchroom (c. 285sqm) at Berth 31/32 (Ocean Pier); installation of 25 no. new reefer access gantries (5.0m high) at Stack R and McCairn's yard; installation of a new substation (c. 92sqm) adjacent to Stack R; extension of the existing Alexandra Quay East (AQE) Rubber Tyre Gantry (RTG) stack area by 17,500sqm to the west (3 no. bays, 18.2m high); installation of 3 no. new reefer access gantries (7 no. rows, 14.65m high) in the proposed AQE RTG stack extensions; demolition of Dublin Stevedores substation (c. 30 sqm) and installation of new substation (c. 98sqm); re-routing of existing, and installation of new, electrical infrastructure; construction of 1.5m high retaining wall and 4m high security fencing along part of western boundary; provision of 3 no. 30m high mast lighting towers including integrated CCTV cameras; provision of 1 no. 10m high lighting column on the western boundary of McCairn's Yard; provision of ancillary associated lighting and lighting upgrades; installation of new pavement and associated drainage and services; general site clearance; and all associated works on site of c. 75,750sqm (c.7,575ha).