Planning precedent report

The proposed development consists of dismantling a portion of the Terminal 2 site including a redundant building and a repair shop which will allow new entrance gates and associated boundary works to be carried out to accommodate for two entrance lanes for retail commercial loading tankers. Existing equipment including pumps, samples room, lab, and dye tanks will be relocated as part of the works. A new 30m3 additive tank will be provided. The existing Vapour Recovery Unit in Terminal 2 will be refurbished. Improved information signage for drivers at entrance and loading gantry will be installed and new internal road markings will be painted to identify parking spaces. The Major Accidents Directive is applicable to the site and as such a significant modification assessment has been completed.

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 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.

Planning permission for development at the following adjacent sites: Top Oil Yard 1, Promenade Road, Parish of Saint Thomas, Dublin Port, Dublin 3, D03 HK83. Top Oil Yard 2, Tolka Quay Road, Dublin Port. Circle K Yard 2, Tolka Quay Road, Dublin Port. The sites are adjacent to Tolka Quay Road, Promenade Road and 2 Branch Road North Extension. The development consists of constructing two pipebridges with a maximum height of 8.5m to allow new pipework and cables to be routed between the yards. Pipebridge No. 1 will be between Top Oil Yard 1 and the neighbouring Fareplay Yard 2. Pipebridge No. 2 will be between the Top Oil Yard 2 and the neighbouring Fareplay Yard 2. A small concrete shelter in Fareplay Yard 2 is to be dismantled to allow room for pipebridge supports.

For development at this site at the former Trim Transport Ltd yard, Tolka Quay Road, Dublin Port, Dublin 1, D01 H977. The subject site comprises of c. 0.147ha within the overall former Trim Transport Ltd site. The development will consist of: •The construction of a single storey modular office building (180sqm) with 2 no. solar photovoltaic panel arrays at roof level and external heat pumps to the rear; •The provision of a storage container (28sqm) to accommodate ancillary storage and a secure sheltered bicycle store; •The provision of site lighting and utility connections;•The replacement of existing access gates with a new 2.25m high vehicular double swing gate and a new 2.25m high pedestrian double swing gate with a 2.5m high concrete wall panel and pier;•The provision of a 2.5m high chain link fence along the northern boundary;•Repairs to / renewal of existing boundary treatments where required; and; •The provision of ancillary car parking, landscaping, servicing and all associated site works.

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.