Planning precedent report

SK Biotek Ireland intend to apply for planning permission for development at part of the SK Biotek Swords Campus, Watery Lane, Townparks Swords, Co. Dublin (bounded by Waterey Lane to the north and west and the Ward River to east). The proposed development will consist of the construction of a modern c.1,010m 2 Active Pharmaceutical Ingredient (API) manufacturing facility with a parapet height of c. 14.63m (with handrail and plant above), located in the south-eastern part of the campus. The proposed development will replace part of an existing API building (to be demolished in accordance with Reg. Ref. F22A/0673 and will employ the latest industry technology with no change to the nature of operations undertaken (which will be similar to those previously used in the API building area that is to be demolished and elsewhere throughout the overall site.) The proposed development represents a modification to a SEVESO (lower tier) site and relates to development which comprises an activity requiring an industrial emissions (IE) LICENCE. (The site currently operates under IE Licence No P0014-04, and will comply with any future revisions to that licence. ) The application includes an Environmental Impact Assessment Report (EIAR) and a Natura Impact Statement (NIS). AI rcvd 28/11/2023 SAI received 06/12/23

The proposed development will consist of the demolition of an obsolete section of an existing 2-storey pharmaceutical production building, located in the south-eastern part of the campus and known as the P2/PS building. The total floor area of the existing building is c.3,200m2 of which c.1,800m2 is to be demolished. (The purpose of the proposed demolition is to facilitate the future development of a modern 2-storey pharmaceutical facility [c.1,000m2] on part of the demolition site, which will be subject to a separate planning application, to include various environmental assessments, including an Environmental Impact Assessment Report.)

Permission for the construction of a standard 4MWe ESB substation and client-side switch room and associated works in support of the new power diversification. The development will consist of the construction of a standard ESB substation to standard ESB detail being 4x4.5x3 meters and cable arrangements with an adjoining client switch room of 6x2.5x3.6 meters, all finished in render blockwork, with standard galvanised ESB substation doors.

Retention permission for the continued use of 3 no. single storey modular units previously granted temporary permission and retention permission under ref- F14A/0035. The modular units comprise of 1 no. 54 sq.m unit comprising sanitary facilities, 1 no. 220 sq.m. unit for office use and 1 no. 250 sq.m. unit for office use and associated drainage and ground works at their site at Watery Lane, Swords, Co. Dublin. Retention permission is sought for a further 5-year temporary period. AI Rcvd - 6/12/2024

Intends to apply for planning permission

Planning permission is being sought for development to part of existing commercial premises for the material Change of Use from Commercial office to Medical use for a Dental Surgery with internal layout amendments with a total Floor Area 82m2 at Unit 3, Second Floor/ Upper floor being part of premises.