Planning precedent report

Planning permission for the retention

The development consists of the installation of a photovoltaic solar array to be mounted on the rooftop of 3 no. existing buildings. The proposed development includes the provision of approximately 8,500m2 of photovoltaic solar panels, mounting frames, inverters, electrical cabling and all associated ancillary infrastructure.

Keelings UC intend to apply for planning permission for the retention of a number of amendments to the completed Keelings Flowers unit (Warehouse facility including ancillary office space, staff facilities and site works) at c. 3.38 Ha site at Food Central, St Margaret's, Co. Dublin, as permitted under Fingal County Council Planning Reg. Ref. FW21A/0187. Retention is sought for the following amendments: 1) reduction in number of vehicular access points off new access road into site from two to one, 2) re-configuration of car parking arrangements whilst maintaining the approved number of 69 spaces, 3) relocation of bicycle parking area with an increase from 40 to 46 spaces, 4) addition of pedestrian and vehicular access gates, 5) additional area (46.8 m2) to rear (north) of ground floor office block 6) additional area (46.8 m2) to rear (north) of First Floor office block, 7), additional gantry area (56 m2) for external plant equipment at roof level, 8) amendments to the site boundary (fence) line, increasing the site area by 0.097 Ha 9) external elevation modifications, 10) Paladin fencing to site finished green in colour instead of black.

Keelings UC intend to apply for planning permission at a c. 3.284 Ha site at Food Central, St Margaret's, Co.Dublin. The lands are principally bounded by undeveloped lands to the south and east of the site with industrial units to the north and west. The development will comprise the construction of a warehouse unit (c. 8,617 sq m) including ancillary office space (457 sq m), staff facilities and associated development. The warehouse will have a maximum roof level height of 11.8 metres and a maximum plant height of 13.1 metres. The development will also include the provision of a new vehicular, pedestrian and cyclist entrance off the Food Central Access Road; internal roadways; 69 No. ancillary car parking spaces; bicycle parking; HGV parking spaces; trailer parking spaces; van parking spaces; dock levellers; hard and soft landscaping; boundary treatments; external canopy; smoking shelter; external stairs; pump house; water tank; compost storage area; waste storage area; lighting; signage; and associated site development works above and below ground.

Development of 1 no. single storey CNG (compressed natural gas) compressor installation with a floor area of 23m²; 1 no. single storey ESB MV Substation with a floor area of 33m², 1.8m & 2.4m high fences, fuelling dispensers, forecourt, fuel totem, access to existing private road and associated ground works. AI received 10/12/21

A Phase II extension to an existing single storey portal frame temperature-controlled food processing plant warehouse with single storey ancillary offices, loading docks, surface car-parking including accessible spaces and electric charging points, cycle spaces, boundary fencing, landscaping, surface water attenuation & associated plant and equipment. The office building will include toilet and canteen facilities. The works will include landscaping, internal roads, service yard, kerbs, hard and permeable surfaces, footpaths, railings and soft landscaping. All the above includes associated ancillary works and services. Additional Information lodged on 20th April 2020 Significant Additional Information Public Notices lodged on 12th May 2020