Planning application · Dublin City Council

Partial demolition of an electrical substation building to include an ESB room…

A site located north of Berth 50, Alexandra Road, Dublin Port, Dublin 1

3174/24 · DublinOn Site
Reference
3174/24
Planning authority
Dublin City Council
Received
12 Feb 2024
Decided
5 Apr 2024
Status
On Site
Site area
0.0847 ha
Commenced
29 Apr 2026

Proposed development

The development will consist of : partial demolition of an electrical substation building to include an ESB room the north-east of the overall existing building which contains an electrical substation (10kV) together with the removal of associated raised access, steps and railings (total demolition of area c.32 sq.m) and reinstatement works; Installation of a new package substation (10kV) (c.6.2 sq.m and c. 2.8 in height) separate and to the north of existing substation building on an elevated platform (c. 30 sq.m and c. 1m in height); installation of new sheet piles on the landside to mitigate wash-out of sediment through the existing rock armour; adjustments to the existing surface parking layout; removal, relocation and replacement of a portion of existing fencing and gates (2.7m high); provision of 2 no. portable storage containers to support tugboats operations; site clearance, resurfacing, line marking, service trench excavation for electrical and communication duct installation, sub-surface remedial work and all associated site development works.

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A commencement notice has been lodged: works are under way or about to start.

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