Planning precedent report

The development is a modification to a previous permission for Airside Operation Facilities (Reg. Ref. F19A/0426) which approved the development of an animal welfare facility, airside operation facilities and the provision of a substation. The proposed development subject of the modification will consist of: i. Proposed amendments to the permitted Airside Operation Facilities located east of 'Gate Post 22' at the junction of Swords Road (R132) and the Old Airport Road, to include: a) An increase in the scale of the approved single storey animal welfare facility by 44sq.m from 376sq.m to 420sq.m b) Inclusion of 3 no. loading bays c) Relocation of the animal welfare facility building further east by 5m d) Provision of perimeter fencing around the animal welfare facility e) Provision of a gabion fence screening along the eastern elevation f) A new roof proposed unloading platforms g) Relocation of portacabins and 2x car parking spaces h) Relocation of the landscaped berm further east modification of same to cater for retention of existing trees i) The addition of 14 no. EV charging stations located to the north of the approved parking area for airside buses and associated pad mounted substation and charging power units j) Relocation of the attenuation tank and rerouting of foul water pipe diversion k) Relocation of the petrol/ oil interceptor i) A landscaped berm screening to the north and north-east II. Relocation of the approved single storey 'Substation 19' to c. 45m southeast of the originally approved location, the gross floor area of which will remain the same as that approved at 168 sq.m. III Provision of new MV ducts and data cable route which require crossing of the Cuckoo Stream via underground crossing to facilitate a connection between 'Substation 19' to the Dardistown Main Substation located to the north of the Cuckoo Stream and all ancillary site development works. IV. Proposed works will result in an increase in the site area to 1.85ha (site area of parent permission was (0.9ha) to accommodate additional cabling and MV ducts for the relocated substation and to cater for a new vehicle holding lay-by-area. A Natura Impact Statement (NIS) has been prepared and submitted to the Planning Authority with the application.

The development will consist of i. Animal Welfare Facility - a single

Demolition of all existing structures on the site which have a total g

Permission is sought for use of an existing timber structure located within the garden area to operate as a Dog Grooming Business.

Planning permission sought for a change of use from warehouse to vehicle sales outlet and ancillary siteworks for a period of five years. Additional Information Received 16/07/2025

The development consists of Retention Permission for replacement 'Park2Travel' signage to site office and entrance/exit canopy, 2 no. signs with external uplighting, 6 no. flagpoles, 2 no. totem signs with digital displays, 1 no. individually lettered 'Park2Travel' sign with external uplighting, and all associated site works necessary to facilitate the development. Additional Information Received 6/10/2025