Planning precedent report

Amendments (2,186sq.m) approx. to previous Planning Ref; SD16A/0250 and amendments (188.2sq.m) approx. to previous Planning Ref: SD13A/0186. Previous Planning Ref’s also include SD15A/0243 and SD15A/0352. The amendments proposed to previous Planning Ref: SD16A/0250 include: relocation of part of the 2.4m high north boundary fence and associated works to landscaping, relocation of proposed feature trees within the site, relocation of proposed pedestrian gate within north boundary fence and re-routing of pedestrian/cycle path (pursuant to Condition 2(e) of SD16A/0250); removal of 2 bicycle shelters, additional louvres, service openings and doors to the production building façade with a cumulative area of (107sq.m) approx; relocation of doors to boiler house; allocation of internal floor slab area (288sq.m) to first floor production building and (10sq.m) to second floor; alterations with a total area (724sq.m) approx. to double height platform, pipe-bridge and single height platform to service yard with approximate overall heights of (11m, 10.5m and 6.4m) respectively; proposed amendments to tank yard with (13.5m) approx. max. tank height; proposed increase in flue heights to (16m) approx. and an additional 3m high fence with gates to service yard. A proposed tank enclosure and hard-standing of (101sq.m) approx. and 3m high fence is proposed to the east side of the Link Corridor with a tank height of 8.5m approx. A refuse storage area 6.5m high with approx. footprint of (427sq.m), 111sq.m of which is fully enclosed and all associated drainage and site-works is proposed to eastern boundary of the service yard. Material alterations of (449sq.m) approx. is proposed to the east façade of link corridor and approx. 80sq.m to south façade of boiler house. Amendments to previous Planning Ref: SD13A/0186 include: increased area of approx. (17sq.m) to set-down area at existing south site entrance and proposed pedestrian route with demarcation to road, new pedestrian gate 2.4m high within south boundary fence and proposed footpath and access gate within existing security hut guarding with combined area of approx. (23sq.m); proposed 3m high panel screening with sliding gates (31sq.m) approx. to existing compactor area and all associated site-works. All proposed amendments are on an 11 hectare site.

PERMISSION for development at this site at Grange Castle Business Park. The site is located within the Microsoft Grange Castle Campus and adjoining the existing substation. The development will consist of revisions to parent permission SDCC Reg. Ref. SD24A/0188W to include the following: Removal of internal mezzanine floor level (175sqm). Removal of internal staircase. Introduction of external staircase to be located adjacent the south façade and enclosed in screening panels. All other developments as permitted under the SDCC Reg. Ref. SD24A/0188W: A permitted storage facility (approx. c.401sqm and c.14m in height) and set down area to house machinery for the ongoing maintenance of the existing Microsoft Grange Castle Campus. All associated landscaping, site development works, site lighting, boundary treatments and all other ancillary works.

Microsoft Ireland Operations Ltd. intend to apply for PERMISSION for development at this site at Grange Castle Business Park, New Nangor Road (R134), Clondalkin, Dublin 22. The site is located within the Microsoft Grange Castle Campus and adjoining the existing substation. The development will consist of a storage facility (approx. c.401sqm and c.14m in height) and set down area to house machinery for the ongoing maintenance of the existing Microsoft Grange Castle Campus. All associated landscaping, site development works, site lighting, boundary treatments and all other ancillary works.

10 year permission for the construction of a 115MW Peaker Power Plant in a single storey building with a mezzanine level office and electrical control area. This building has a platform height of 17.52m, 7 shafts with a height of 20.74m and 2 stacks with a height of 25m. The development also includes water and fuel tanks with associated pump houses; 1 building consisting of a compact workshop and warehouse and a security area, with a height of 6.5m; site access and entrance gates; internal roadways and footpaths; security fencing; 6 car parking spaces (1 of these is accessible) and appropriate landscaping all on a site of 1.23 hectare site in the north of Grange Castle Business Park. The total gross floor area of the facility is approx. 3,583sq.m. This application relates to development which comprises of an activity which requires an Industrial Emissions Licence in accordance with the First Schedule of the EPA Act 1992 as amended.

10 year permission for the construction of a 115MW Peaker Power Plant in a single storey building with a mezzanine level office and electrical control area. This building has a platform height of 17.52m, 7 shafts with a height of 20.74m and 2 stacks with a height of 25m. The development also includes water and fuel tanks with associated pump houses; 1 building consisting of a compact workshop and warehouse and a security area, with a height of 6.5m; site access and entrance gates; internal roadways and footpaths; security fencing; 6 car parking spaces (1 of these is accessible) and appropriate landscaping all on a site of 1.23 hectare site in the north of Grange Castle Business Park. The total gross floor area of the facility is approx. 3,583sq.m. This application relates to development which comprises of an activity which requires an Industrial Emissions Licence in accordance with the First Schedule of the EPA Act 1992 as amended.

Alterations to a previously approved development (Reg. Ref. SD15A/0061 and Reg. Ref. SD16A/0398) which relates to a 10-year permission for the construction of a Peaker Power Plant in a single storey building with a mezzanine level, together with associated plant equipment including water & fuel tanks. The alterations to the previously approved development (Reg. Ref. SD15A/0061 & SD16A/0398) include the following: (i) alterations to the previously approved building within the eastern portion of the site as follows: (a) an increase in the overall footprint of the building to the north-west to include office space, and staff facilities at ground floor level; and to the north-east to include a boiler room at ground floor level; (b) revised roof footprint to the rear of the building, with the roof being lowered to the rear; (c) relocation of stair cores and updates to building elevations, including the introduction of additional glazing; (d) amendments to the external open service yard to the north of the building including the removal of the previously approved transformer rooms, addition of containerised plant and minor alterations to the location of shaft towers; (e) a minor increase in the height (by 600mm) of the screen to the service yard. Alterations to the western portion of the site include; (ii) minor amendments to the positioning of the internal roadway; (iii) amendments to the tank bund area and tank arrangement to the west of the site, and the addition of contained plant and a pump house building; (iv) minor amendment to the location of the approved tanker unloading area; (v) relocation of car parking spaces from the south of the site to the north of the main bund areas, with the exception of the approved accessible parking space; (vi) provision of a gas skid & support structure to the south-west of the site; (vii) provision of an enlarged plant compound to the west of the bund area and relocation of transformers to this compound; (viii) revisions to the positioning and an increase in size of the approved pipe bridge to align with services; (ix) provision of a new bicycle parking shelter comprising 8 no. parking spaces; (x) amendments to soft landscaping to accommodate the revised layout and; (xi) drainage, boundary treatments, site lighting, EV car charging ports; and all associated site development and ancillary works necessary to facilitate the development. The capacity of the plant will be 115MW as approved under Reg. Ref. SD15A/ 0061. This application relates to development which comprises of an activity which requires an Industrial Emissions Licence in accordance with the First Schedule of the EPA Act 1992 as amended.