Development to amend a previously permitted scheme (Reg. Ref. FW22A/0038) at this c. 0.76…

Proposed development

Data Centre - Servecentric intends to apply for permission for development to amend a previously permitted scheme (Reg. Ref. FW22A/0038) at this c. 0.76 ha site known as Plot 3, Old Corduff Road, Blanchardstown Corporate Park 2, Ballycoolin, Dublin 15. The development will consist of the change of use of the permitted warehouse/logistics unit to a data centre, including: a minor increase in site area (c. 42 sq m); the reduction in floor area at ground floor level (c. 360 sq m); the provision of a double height delivery bay at ground floor level; the provision of a first-floor level mezzanine (c. 2,574 sq m) to include data storage floorspace and ancillary uses; the increase in floor area of the ancillary office at ground and first floor level (c. 340 sq m); the provision of a plant floor level (c. 377 sq m) located above the ancillary office floorspace; the provision of air handling units (AHU), variable refrigerant flow (VRF) condenser units and solar panels at roof level; revisions to the staircore and lift arrangements of the ancillary office at ground floor and first floor level and the provision of a stairwell extending to the plant floor level and roof level; the provision of 2 No. staircores located to the north-east and south-west of the building; the provision of a medium voltage transformer enclosure adjoining the south-east building elevation at ground floor level and all associated alterations to the north-east, south-east and south-west building elevations (The maximum building height permitted under Reg. Ref. FW22A/0038 will decrease from c. 16.9m to c. 14.5m. The gross floor area of the previously permitted building will increase by c. 2,931 sq m to c. 6,524 sq m primarily due to the inclusion of the first-floor level mezzanine). The development will also include: modifications to the HGV service yard to include the provision of enclosed bio-diesel (HVO) standby generators, 2 No. flue stacks (c. 19m in height), a sprinkler tank and a pump house; minor alterations to the permitted car parking areas, resulting in a total of 36 No. car parking spaces (an increase of 1 No. car parking space), including 4 No. electric vehicle (EV) spaces and 2 No. accessible spaces; increase in the bicycle parking provision (64 No. short and long terms spaces in total); provision of 4 No. motorcycle spaces; the provision of a 2m shared pedestrian and cyclist pathway linking the Old Corduff Road to the adjoining lands to the south-east, including associated access gates, site lighting, boundary treatments and landscaping; the provision of security gates at the 2 No. permitted vehicular entrances; modifications to landscaping areas and perimeter fencing; relocation of waste management areas and all associated site excavation and development works above and below ground. AI rcvd 07/11/2023

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The decision has been appealed to An Coimisiún Pleanála. The appeal outcome replaces the council decision.

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