Planning application · South Dublin County Council

Development of a Regional Network Gateway facility at Castlebaggot, in the townland of Kilmactalway

Lands at Castlebaggot, in the townland of Kilmactalway, Newcastle, Co. Dublin.

SD25A/0035W · South DublinOn Site

3.33 ha · On Site

Planning application SD25A/0035W to South Dublin County Council: Development of a Regional Network Gateway facility comprising the following: Construction of a single storey main building, at Castlebaggot, in the townland of Kilmactalway, Newcastle. Granted by the council on 10 April 2025. Work commenced on 3 April 2026.

This application amends SD24A/0107W, which carries the original file.

Timeline

  1. Application lodged
  2. Council granted
  3. Work commenced

Key facts

Reference
SD25A/0035W
Planning authority
South Dublin County Council
Received
14 Feb 2025
Decided
10 Apr 2025
Status
On Site
Use
Data_centre
Floor area
1,384 m²
Site area
3.33 ha
Commenced
3 Apr 2026

Homes and mix

  • 12 car parking spaces

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Proposed development

The development of a Regional Network Gateway (RNG) facility (supporting infrastructure for the MS data centres) comprising the following: • Construction of a single storey main building (RNG Building - c.1,124.3 sq.m) with air handling units (AHUs). • External plant/equipment yards including 3 no. diesel generators; sprinkler tank and pump house; electrical plant rooms, PV panels. • MV substation & Stormwater attenuation pond. • 12 no. car parking spaces (2 of which are EV parking spaces and with 1 accessible parking space). Bike parking shelter and bin store. • New road access provided from adjoining permitted estate road (granted under SDCC Ref. SD24A/0107W) and including bridge over existing watercourse. • Internal road and footpath layout, perimeter fencing, security gates and retaining wall. • Landscaped and planted areas including riparian corridor and swale. • Temporary Construction compound and parking area (including temporary bridging of existing watercourse/field drain). • All associated site development works, site lighting, boundary treatments, services/utilities provision (including underground works), and all other ancillary works. Total gross floor area of the development c.1,384.2 sq.m

Planning status

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

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