Planning precedent report

Data Centre - Servecentric intends to apply for permission for development to amend a previously permitted scheme (Reg. Ref. FW22A/0038) at this c. 0.76 ha site known as Plot 3, Old Corduff Road, Blanchardstown Corporate Park 2, Ballycoolin, Dublin 15. The development will consist of the change of use of the permitted warehouse/logistics unit to a data centre, including: a minor increase in site area (c. 42 sq m); the reduction in floor area at ground floor level (c. 360 sq m); the provision of a double height delivery bay at ground floor level; the provision of a first-floor level mezzanine (c. 2,574 sq m) to include data storage floorspace and ancillary uses; the increase in floor area of the ancillary office at ground and first floor level (c. 340 sq m); the provision of a plant floor level (c. 377 sq m) located above the ancillary office floorspace; the provision of air handling units (AHU), variable refrigerant flow (VRF) condenser units and solar panels at roof level; revisions to the staircore and lift arrangements of the ancillary office at ground floor and first floor level and the provision of a stairwell extending to the plant floor level and roof level; the provision of 2 No. staircores located to the north-east and south-west of the building; the provision of a medium voltage transformer enclosure adjoining the south-east building elevation at ground floor level and all associated alterations to the north-east, south-east and south-west building elevations (The maximum building height permitted under Reg. Ref. FW22A/0038 will decrease from c. 16.9m to c. 14.5m. The gross floor area of the previously permitted building will increase by c. 2,931 sq m to c. 6,524 sq m primarily due to the inclusion of the first-floor level mezzanine). The development will also include: modifications to the HGV service yard to include the provision of enclosed bio-diesel (HVO) standby generators, 2 No. flue stacks (c. 19m in height), a sprinkler tank and a pump house; minor alterations to the permitted car parking areas, resulting in a total of 36 No. car parking spaces (an increase of 1 No. car parking space), including 4 No. electric vehicle (EV) spaces and 2 No. accessible spaces; increase in the bicycle parking provision (64 No. short and long terms spaces in total); provision of 4 No. motorcycle spaces; the provision of a 2m shared pedestrian and cyclist pathway linking the Old Corduff Road to the adjoining lands to the south-east, including associated access gates, site lighting, boundary treatments and landscaping; the provision of security gates at the 2 No. permitted vehicular entrances; modifications to landscaping areas and perimeter fencing; relocation of waste management areas and all associated site excavation and development works above and below ground. AI rcvd 07/11/2023

The development on a 0.75 ha site approximately, will consist of the provision of 1 no. warehouse/logistics unit, including ancillary office floorspace over two levels, with a maximum height of c. 16.9 m and total gross floor area of c. 3,592 sq.m. The development will also include: a HGV service yard; 40 no. surface car parking spaces (including 1 no. accessible space and 8 no. EV spaces with charging points); 2 no. new vehicular entrances from the Old Corduff Road; installation of security gates; ESB substation (c. 22 sq.m); hard and soft landscaping; boundary treatments; bicycle parking; changes in levels; signage; external lighting; piped infrastructure and ducting; SuDS drainage system; plant and waste management; pedestrian footpaths; PV panels; and all ancillary site excavation and development works above and below ground. AI received 17/06/22

Permission for alterations to previously approved planning permission Reg. Ref. FW20A/0198 related to amendments to a petrol filling station incorporating a retail unit and drive-through restaurant (Fingal County Council Reg Refs. FW15A/0166; FW16A/0171; FW17A/0123 and FW19A/0042) at a site of c 0.8 ha at Maxol Filling Station Ballycoolin, Goddamendy, N2/N3 Link Road, Dublin 15 (Eircode D15 VK8F). The proposed development will consist of; the removal of Condition No. 3 (b)(ii) for the omission of the Sign S5 from the rear elevation of the building and erection of the 3.6 sqm illuminated sign.

Planning permission and retention permission for development to amend a previously permitted petrol filling station incorporated a retail unit and drive-thru restaurant (Fingal County Council Reg. Refs FW15A/0166; FW16A/0171; FW17A/0123 and FW19A/0042) at a side of c. 0.8 ha at Maxol Filling Station, Ballycoolin, Goddamendy, N2 N3 Link Road, Dublin 15 The proposed development will consist of the construction of single storey extensions to the existing two storey building comprising a new chiller/freezer and lobby 17.5 sq m) and a drive thru pick up hatch (4.5 sq m) with canopy above, resulting in total gross floor area of 857 sq m; and the provision of 14 No signs, comprising 6 No internally illuminated fixed signs ( 1.92 sq m; 2.5 sq m; 3.5 sq m; 5 sq m and 2. No x 1.5 sq m ); a fixed sign (0.75 sq m); additional logo on the permitted internally illuminated totem sign (0.3 sqm); 6 No. signs mounted on the building facade (0.6 sq m; 0.5 sq m; and 3 No. x 3 sq m, including 1 internally illuminated sign (0.5 sq m). The development to be retained consists of 21 No. signs: 7 No. internally illuminated signs located inside the shopfront (6 No. x 0.12 sq m; and 1 No. 0.25 sq m in area); 6 No signs mounted on the building facade (5 No. x 0.5 sq m; and 1 No. x 3 sq m); 5 No. fixed signs (0.75 sq m, 1.5 sq m; 2 sq m and 4.5 sq m) including 1 No. internally illuminated (1.25 sq m); a fixed 3D sign (2 sq m); 2 No free standing signs (1.75 sq m each).

The Planning Application is for (a) the extension of the forecourt at

The proposed development will consist of alterations to the car parking and its extension to the rear of the site to provide: a roofed shelter above 4 No. relocated and 2 No. new EV charging spaces (6 No. in total); associated plant; signage (6 x 2.5 sq m signs and a 9.5 sq m single-sided internally illuminated totem sign); an additional 20 No. customer and 14 No. staff car parking spaces; motorbike parking spaces; sheltered cycle parking spaces; ESB Substation (24 q m); revised boundary treatments and all other development works above and below ground. (Total car parking will increase from 50 No. plus 4 No. EV charging spaces to 84 No. plus 6 No. EV charging spaces.) The alterations will replace the HGV fuelling facility (which was to consist of underground and overground tanks; dispenser islands and pumps; canopy) previously permitted, but not constructed, under FCC Reg. Ref. FW19A/0042. The development will also consist of the omission of alterations to the vehicular exit on to the N2/N3 Link Road permitted under FCC Reg. Ref. FW19A/0042, thereby maintaining the existing vehicular exit arrangement. AI received 08/02/23