Planning precedent report

Development of the site for purpose of operational vehicle storage, including surfacing and ancillary infrastructure.

The installation of Solar PV Panels to be mounted on the rooftop of an existing warehouse building and all associated ancillary infrastructure. PV Panels will not extend above parapet line.

The provision of a new winter module, a replacement waste platform canopy and amendments to van loading bays at an existing distribution facility.

Partial demolition (c.114.3 sq m) of existing single-storey, detached, 5-bedroom bungalow (c.216.7 sq m), refurbishment (c.102.4 sq m) and single-storey, double-pitched and flat roof extension (c.219.9 sq m), to accommodate the primary dwelling (4 bedrooms and ancillary living and welfare areas) and an attached secondary, semi-independent annexe (1 bedroom and ancillary living areas), for integrated use as a multi-generational, fully accessible, family dwelling. And all associated and ancillary site development, landscaping and boundary works, including localized site reprofiling (max. 500mm increase) to match existing ground floor level, new access ramps and covered walkway connecting entrance of house to existing driveway.

Amalgamation of Units 14A and 14B to create a single waste processing facility as follows: (1) demolition of a 60m long by 6m high internal wall, single storey site office and store and the removal of 3 portacabin offices; (2) change of use from timber recycling to hazardous waste processing and construction of a new hazardous waste processing Building A (1,831sq.m) with a 14.58 ridge height all at Unit 14A; (3) processing of hazardous waste within existing waste processing Building B and the construction of an extension (1,000sq.m) with a 14.60m ridge height to Building B; new two storey offices (288sq.m) with a 8.5m ridge height; new weighbridge and weighbridge office (40sq.m) and alterations to existing site layout to provide 25 car parking spaces, 4 truck parking spaces and 24 bicycle stands all at Unit 14B; (4) new internal circulation road and the relocation of existing weighbridge; new weighbridge; alterations to the surface water drainage systems; (5) installation of an aqueous waste treatment plant in the new waste processing Building A; (6) installation of a sewage sludge treatment plant in the extended waste processing Building B and associated odour control unit (32sq.m) with 18m high stack; (7) installation of a waste oil recovery plant in the extended waste processing Building B and associated natural gas boiler house and stores (102sq.m) with 16m high stack; (8) installation of a waste oil re-refining plant and storage tanks in the extended processing Building B and associated de-asphalting and fractionating columns (60sq.m total floor area) both with 16m high stacks and all ancillary and associated works; the proposed development entails a phased transition, hazardous waste and non-hazardous waste will be accepted and processed simultaneously at the waste facility and the total quantum of waste accepted will not exceed 95,000 tonnes per annum as permitted at the existing licenced waste facility; the proposed development will require a review of the Industrial Emissions Licence granted by the Environmental Protection Agency; an Environmental Impact Assessment Report (EIAR) is submitted with the application.

A new hazardous medical waste processing facility, including a change of use of the existing building (Building B) on site from general waste disposal to hazardous medical waste processing, and the extension of the current operating hours to 24/7 The demolition/removal of the existing outbuildings/structures including 2 no. storage units, an office and staff room canteen; The construction of an extension (c. 966 sqm) to the existing building c.1,577 sqm on site (Building B) and associated outbuildings including a new boiler house and storage areas; The construction of a new building (c. 984 sqm) to the northwest of the site (Building A); The construction of a new 2 storey office building (c. 287 sqm) to the southeast of the site; Provision of 26 no. car parking spaces, 5 no. truck parking spaces and 18 no. bicycle stands (30 no. spaces) to serve the proposed development; All ancillary landscaping, boundary treatments, associated infrastructure, internal roads, associated processing and treatment plant, weighbridges, pv panels, and site development works to support the development. The operation of the proposed development will require an Industrial Emissions Licence (IEL) from the Environmental Protection Agency. A Review of the existing IEL relating to the site will be sought from the Environmental Protection Agency in relation to the proposed development. An Environmental Impact Assessment Report (EIAR) and Natura Impact Statement (NIS) will be submitted to the Planning Authority with the planning application and the EIAR and NIS will be available for inspection or purchase at a fee not exceeding the reasonable cost of making a copy at the offices of the Planning Authority.