Planning precedent report

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).

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 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 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.

PROTECTED STRUCTURE: PERMISSION:The development will consist of: A. Demolition and removal of existing quayside overhead bulk material conveyor system (2no. North/South and 1no. East/West), 2no. associated elevator/weighing towers, redundant transformer building and weighbridge and associated infrastructure to include site clearance of redundant walls, plinths and fences; B. Reinstatement of window opening to the R&H Hall Silo Building, a protected structure, following removal of the elevated conveyor system (within its curtilage) together with internal and external repair works to the remainder of the building; C. Relocation of existing rail line northwards to a safe zone set further back from the quayside, existing crane rails along the quayside and existing 30m high mast lighting (HML) tower; D. Relocation of existing reefer gantries and 30m HML towers located at McCairn's Yard and provision of 2no. new reefer gantries; E. Quayside and yard pavement upgrades and reinforcement works and installation of new 30m HML towers; F. Construction of a new bulk product silo facility at McCairn's Yard, to include intake/outtake of bulk product from vessels to quayside storage and onward transport. The facility will consist of 6no. bulk product storage silo bins c.30.0m in height (c.1,701sq.m), below ground conveyor system from intake pit to silo bins (c.-7.5m), above ground conveyor system up to c.32.8m in height, bulk material out-loading building c.9.1m in height (c.234sq.m), weighbridge control office c.4.0m in height (c.59sq.m), motor control centre and switch room c.5.080m in height (c.70sq.m), intake elevator tower and weighting tower c.41.11m in height (c.97sq.m), bulk material intake building c.11.66m in height (c.2,326sq.m), administration office and welfare building c.6.8m in height (c.164sq.m), workshop and covered external area c.6.9m in height (c.592sq.m), weighbridges, associated infrastructure, skip area, chemical storage area, diesel tank bunded area, ancillary lighting, and automated gate entry; G. Provision of a new substation c.2.97m in height (c.196sq.m); and; H. New access and egress onto Alexandra Road, provision of International Ship and Port Security (ISPS) fencing and gates to matching existing fencing, internal roads, ancillary car and bicycle parking, ancillary lighting, waste management facilities and all associated site development works including revised utilities/drainage arrangements and construction compound. A Natura Impact Statement (NIS) will be submitted to the Planning Authority with the planning application.

Permission for the provision of a Ship-to-Shore (STS) Crane and all associated site development works.