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  North Wall Power Generating Station Alexandra Road Dublin 1

May 13 2020

Application Received

Jul 17 2020

Decision

Jul 17 2020

Decision Due

Aug 28 2020

Withdrawn
  • Submitted to Dublin City Council, 13 / 05 / 2020
  • Application Type: Permission
  • Current Status: Decision Notice Issued
  • Decision Text: GRANT PERMISSION
  • Decision Summary: Granted
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Development:
The development will consist of alterations to the existing North Wall Power Generating station, which include the replacement of existing indoor gas turbines with new and more efficient indoor gas turbines, the replacement of one of the two existing exhaust chimney stack’s (approx. 70m tall) and its re-construction at a reduced height of 65m to mirror the second existing exhaust stack, the installation of new gas compressors with associated fan coolers, the replacement of existing roof-mounted fan coolers, a fuel oil pumphouse, a demineralised water pumphouse, a new 1,000m3 demineralised water tank (approx. 10m tall), a new 1,000m3 gas oil storage tank (approx. 10m tall), the repurposing of an existing 4,000m3 fuel oil storage tank as a demineralised water storage tank of the same volume, a new fire water tank (approx. 10m tall), a new tanker unloading area comprising a concrete pad, emergency diesel generator, a new administration and welfare building, minor modifications to existing surface water dr... Signup to read full development description
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    210m 06/12/2023 GRANT PERMISSION Alexandra Quay East and Ocean Pier off Branch Road South No. 3 Dublin Port Dublin 1 Permission for amendments to planning permission granted under Reg. Ref. 3859/19. The development will consist of permission for; demolition of the two-storey office building (c.190 sqm); and construction of 2 no. 30m high mast light (HML). The permission for amendments to permission granted at the site under Reg. Ref. 3859/19 will consist of; relocation and replacement of permitted substation (c. 98 sqm) and associated electrical infrastructure with a substation (c. 182 sqm, 4.17m ... login required. Details...
    210m 23/11/2023 APPLICATION DECLARED INVALID Alexandra Quay East and Ocean Pier off Branch Road South No. 3 Dublin Port Dublin 1 PERMISSION:For development and permission for amendments to planning permission granted under Reg. Ref. 3859/19. The development will consist of permission for; demolition of the two-storey office building (c.190 sqm); and construction of 2 no. 30m high mast light (HML). The permission for amendments to permission granted at the site under Reg. Ref. 3859/19 will consist of; relocation and replacement of permitted substation (c. 98 sqm) and associated electrical infrastructure with a substation (c. ... login required. Details...
    440m 04/10/2023 N/A A site generally bounded by Alexandra Road to the north Branch Road No.1 and rail line to the west Branch Road No.3 to the east and Alexandra Basin to the south at Dublin Port Dublin 1 which includes R&H Hall Silo Building (a protected structure re PROTECTED STRUCTURE: PERMISSION:The development will consist of: A. Demolition and removal of existing quayside overhead bulk material conveyor system (2no. North/South and 1no. East/West), 2no. associated elevator/weighing towers, redundant transformer building and weighbridge and associated infrastructure to include site clearance of redundant walls, plinths and fences; B. Reinstatement of window opening to the R&H Hall Silo Building, a protected structure, following removal of the elevated conveyor system (within its curtilage) together with internal and external repair works to the remainder of the building; C. Relocation of existing rail line northwards to a safe zone set further back from the quayside, existing crane rails along the quayside and existing 30m high mast lighting (HML) tower; D. Relocation of existing reefer gantries and 30m HML towers located at McCairn's Yard and provision of 2no. new reefer gantries; E. Quayside and yard pavement upgrades and reinforcement works and installation of new 30m HML towers; F. Construction of a new bulk product silo facility at McCairn's Yard, to include intake/outtake of bulk product from vessels to quayside storage and onward transport. The facility will consist of 6no. bulk product storage silo bins c.30.0m in height (... login required. Details...
    490m 21/09/2022 GRANT PERMISSION AND RETENTION PERMISSION Site which extends from Promenade Road to Alexandra Road Dublin Port Dublin 3 PERMISSION & RETENTION: Development at this site which extends from Promenade Road to Alexandra Road and includes the western part of Circle K Fuel Terminal1, part of Promenade Road at its junction with Terminal 10 Link Road (T10 Link Road), T10 Link Road, part of Tolka Quay Road, No. 1 Branch Road North and part of Alexandra Road. It also incorporates land comprising parts of Terminal 4 and Terminal 4 North, all at Dublin Port, Dublin 1. 1. Retention permission is sought for development of part of a link road known as T10 Link Road connecting Promenade Road with Tolka Quay Road to the west of the Terminal 10 State Services yard. The road and associated infrastructure comprises of: - An approximately 125 metre long and 14.4 m wide two-way road (two northbound lanes and one southbound land), with 2 no. 3m wide footpaths. - A T-junction with Promenade Road; - A pedestrian zebra crossing at the northern end of the link road; and - A vehicular entrance to the Terminal 10 state services yard; - Revisions to fenceline previously permitted under Reg.Ref. 4483/19 at northeast corner of Terminal 4 North boundary; and - All associated ancillary works including site clearance, demolitions, earthworks, pavement construction, drainage services, diversion and installation of utility services, installation of road markings and signs, lighting, CCTV and associated boundary fencing. Permission is sought for development which will consist of a new link road from north of Tolka Quay Road to Alexandra Road. The new link road and associated infrastructure will comprise of: - An approximately 250m long two-way road (two north bound and two south bound lanes) with 3 m wide footpaths on either side of the road and two-way segregated cycleway on eastern side of road; - New roundabout, connecting proposed new link roa... login required. Details...
    490m 13/09/2022 APPLICATION DECLARED INVALID Promenade Road to Alexandra Road Dublin Port Dublin 1 PERMISSION AND RETENTION PERMISSION for development at this site which extends from Promenade Road to Alexandra Road and includes the western part of Circle K Fuel Terminal 1, part of Promenade Road at its junction with junction with Terminal 10 Link Road (T10 Link Road), T10 Link Road, part of Tolka Quay Road, No.1 Branch Road North and part of Alexandra Road. It also incorporates land comprising parts of Terminal 4 and Terminal 4 North all at Dublin Port, Dublin 1. Retention permission is sought for development of part of a link road known as T10 Link Road connecting Promenade Road with Tolka Quay Road to the west of the Terminal 10 state services yard. The road and associated infrastructure comprises of : An approximately 125 metre long and 14.4m wide two-way road (two northbound lanes and one southbound lane), with 2 no. 3m wide footpaths; a T-junction with Promenade Road; pedestrian zebra crossing at the northern end of the link road; a vehicular entrance to the terminal 10 state services yard; revisions to fenceline previously permitted under reg. ref. 4483/19 at northeast corner of terminal 4 north boundary; all associated ancillary works, including site clearance demolitions, earthworks, pavement construction, drainage services, diversion and installation of utility services, installation of road markings and signs, lighting, CCTV and associated boundary fencing. Permission is sought for development which will consist of a new link road from north of Tolka Quay Road to Alexandra Road. The new link road an associated infrastructure will comprise of : approximately 250m long two way road (two north bound and two south bound lanes) with 3m wide footpaths on either side to the road and two-way segregated cycleway on eastern side of road; new roundabout, connecting proposed ... login required. Details...
    490m 29/08/2022 APPLICATION DECLARED INVALID Promenade Road to Alexandra Road & incl. part of Promenade Road at its junction with Terminal 10 Link Road part of Tolka Quay Road No. 1 Branch Road North & part of Alexandra Road Dublin Port Dublin 1. PERMISSION and RETENTION PERMISSION: Development at a site which extends from Promenade Road to Alexandra Road and includes part of Promenade Road at its junction with Terminal 10 Link Road (T10 Link Road), T10 Link Road, part of Tolka Quay Road, No. 1 Branch Road North and part of Alexandra Road. It also incorporates land comprising parts of Circle K Fuel Terminal 1 and Terminal 4 and Terminal 4 North, all at Dublin Port, Dublin 1. Retention permission is sought for development of part of a link road known as T10 Link Road connecting Promenade Road with Tolka Quay Road to the west of the Terminal 10 State Services yard. The road and associated infrastructure comprises of: - An approximately 125 metre long and 14.4m wide two-way road (two northbound lanes and one southbound lane), with 2 no. 3m wide footpaths; - A T-junction with Promenade Road; - A pedestrian zebra crossing at the northern end of the link road; and - A vehicular entrance to the Terminal 10 state services yard; - Revisions to fenceline previously permitted under Reg. Ref 4483/19 at northeast corner of Terminal 4 North boundary; and - All associated ancillary works, including site clearance, demolitions, earthworks, pavement construction, drainage services, diversion and installation of utility services, installation of road markings and signs, lighting, CCTV and associated boundary fencing. Permission is sought for development which will consist of a new link road from north of Tolka Quay Road to Alexandra Road. The new link road and associated infrastructure will comprise of: - An approximately 250m long two-way road (two north bound and two south bound lanes) with 3m wide footpaths on either side of the road and two-way segregated cycleway on eastern side of road; - New roundabout, connecting proposed new link road with T... login required. Details...
    430m 11/10/2021 GRANT PERMISSION Top Oil Yard 1 Promenade Road Parish of Saint Thomas Dublin Port Dublin 3 D03 HK83 Planning permission for development at the following adjacent sites: Top Oil Yard 1, Promenade Road, Parish of Saint Thomas, Dublin Port, Dublin 3, D03 HK83. Top Oil Yard 2, Tolka Quay Road, Dublin Port. Circle K Yard 2, Tolka Quay Road, Dublin Port. The sites are adjacent to Tolka Quay Road, Promenade Road and 2 Branch Road North Extension. The development consists of constructing tw... login required. Details...
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    Aquifer:
    • Category: Ll
    • Description: Locally Important Aquifer - Bedrock which is Moderately Productive only in Local Zones

    Vulnerability:
    • Unit Name: Lucan Formation
    • Description: Dark limestone & shale (`calp)
    • Labels: CDLUCN / LU

    Bedrock:
    • Low ( L)

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