Alterations to existing road infrastructure within the site and clearance of the site (including removal of existing…

Application details

Planning reference

LB191735

Council

Meath County Council

Proposal description

Alterations to existing road infrastructure within the site and clearance of the site (including removal of existing internal roadways and removal / diversion of services) to make way for the proposed development; Construction of a two storey (with mezzanine levels at both storeys) data storage facility building with a maximum overall height of c. 25 metres, containing data halls, associated electrical and AHU Plant Rooms, a loading bay, maintenance and storage space, office administration areas, screened plant and solar panels at roof level, all within a building with a total gross floor area (GFA) of c. 28,573 sq.m; Emergency generators (26 no.), emission stacks and associated plant are provided in a fenced compound adjacent to the data storage facility, along with a single emergency house supply generator; A 6 MVA substation and associated 6MVA electricity connection; A water sprinkler pump room, MV Building, unit substation, water storage tanks, humidifier tanks and diesel tanks and filling area; Modification of the existing entrance to the subject site (from the estate road to the east), which will function as a secondary entrance providing for emergency and construction access. A new main entrance and access control point to the lands is proposed (also from the estate road to the east) and a single-storey gate house/ security building at this entrance with a GFA of c. 29.5 sq.m.; Construction of internal road network and circulation areas, footpaths, provision of 50 no. car parking spaces and 26 no. cycle parking spaces within a bicycle shelter; Landscaping and planting (including provision of an additional planted berm to the northern boundary, and alterations to existing landscaping adjacent to the entrance to the Business and Technology Park), boundary treatments, lighting, security fencing, bollards and camera poles, bin store, and all associated site works including underground foul and storm water drainage network, attenuation areas, and utility cables, on an application site area measuring 19.46 hectares. An EIAR has been submitted with this application

Location / address

Drogheda IDA Business and Technology Park , Donore Road , Drogheda Co. Meath

Application type

PERMISSION

Received / registered

19 Dec 2019

Council decision

CONDITIONAL

Council decision date

6 Feb 2020

Final grant date

31 Mar 2020

Planning and construction timeline

Key dated milestones from planning, appeal and official building-control records.

1. Application received

   19 Dec 2019

2. Decision: CONDITIONAL

   6 Feb 2020

3. Final grant

   31 Mar 2020

4. Works commenced

   30 Jun 2020Official NBCO/BCMS data

5. Completion certificate validated (1 unit)

   13 May 2021Official NBCO/BCMS data

6. Completion certificate validated (1 unit)

   26 Oct 2021Official NBCO/BCMS data

7. Completion certificate validated (1 unit)

   19 Dec 2023Official NBCO/BCMS data

8. Completion certificate validated (1 unit)

   18 Jan 2024Official NBCO/BCMS data

9. Completion certificate validated (1 unit)

   19 Dec 2024Official NBCO/BCMS data

10. Completion certificate validated (1 unit)

    21 Feb 2025Official NBCO/BCMS data

11. Completion certificate validated (1 unit)

    12 Mar 2025Official NBCO/BCMS data

12. Completion certificate validated (1 unit)

    21 May 2025Official NBCO/BCMS data

13. Completion certificate validated (1 unit)

    10 Jun 2025Official NBCO/BCMS data

14. Completion certificate validated (1 unit)

    12 Aug 2025Official NBCO/BCMS data

15. Completion certificate validated (1 unit)

    25 Sept 2025Official NBCO/BCMS data