Planning precedent report

Construction of two data storage facilities with a maximum overall hei

Universal Developers LLC, intend to apply for a

The application site is located within an overall landholding bound to the south by the R121/Cruiserath Road, to the west by the R121/ Church Road and to the north by Cruiserath Drive. The proposed development comprises the provision of artificial lighting to the substation compound, transformers, and Gas Insulated Switchgear (GIS) building permitted under An Bord Pleanála ref: 30683420 and to the client control building permitted under An Bord Pleanála ref: PL06F.248544/ Fingal County Council Reg. Ref; FW17A/0025, along with all associated site and ancillary works.

The development will consist of the construction of a 5.51 metre high, single storey plant building with a total floor area of 214 sq./m and the provision of an extension to an existing structural steel pipe rack, part at a height of 5.95 & part at a height of 10.1 metres, located to the South of the proposed building, and associated site works. This application relates to development which comprises an activity which holds an Industrial Emissions Directive Licence (Reg. No. P0552-03).

(i) construction of a two-storey office building with landscaped roof

The development will consist of amendments and alterations to previously permitted 2-storey Biopharmaceutical Development and Manufacturing Building and ancillary development under Planning Reg. Reference Number FW23A/0342. The proposed development will comprise; (i) Alterations and amendments to the permitted Biopharmaceutical Development and Manufacturing Building facades, including re-arrangement of glazing, louvers and panels, and provision of new doors on all elevations; (ii) Modifications and alterations to stairs including re-arrangement of Stair 1 with reduction in building height from 18.3m to 15.5m; relocation of lift core of Stair 2 including reduction in building height from 18.3m to 15.5m; enclosure of external Stair 4 including modification in height to 18.5m and increase of floor area of approximately 101sq.m. (iii) New mezzanine floor to provide additional floor area of approximately 517sq.m and provision of new stair (stair 5) with increase of floor area by approximately 72sq.m; and provision of additional floor area of approximately 45sq.m at first floor. (iv) Alterations to roof plan with re-positioning of roof solar panels and vents, and the provision for additional roof vents and lighting rods. (v) Associated external works including alterations for re-alignment of high level pipe racks and adjustment to pedestrian canopies links between permitted buildings to provide for uncovered paved pedestrian access. This application relates to development which comprises an activity which holds an Industrial Emissions Directive Licence (Reg. No. P0552-03).