Construction of a two storey data centre with three storey central service spine (7,246sq.m) with plant at roof level…

Application details

Planning reference

SD18A/0323

Council

South Dublin County Council

Proposal description

Construction of a two storey data centre with three storey central service spine (7,246sq.m) with plant at roof level, that includes a reception area (274.4sq.m), shipping area (264.3sq.m) and three data halls (each 582.5sq.m - total 1,747.5sq.m) plus service spine and ancillary space at ground floor; storage (476sq.m) at mezzanine level above the shipping area; and office (560sq.m), three data halls (each 582.5sq.m - total 1,747.5sq.m) plus service spine and ancillary space at first floor level; and service spine at second floor level only. The new data centre will include plant at roof level; associated support services, 7 standby generators with associated flues (each 17.29m high). The development with include a single storey sub-station (74.5sq.m), transformer 26.8sq.m and bin compound (33sq.m) and will connect to existing Grange Castle infrastructural services the will include a new access road that will provide independent vehicular access to the site off the northern spine road that provides access to the existing data centre granted under SD15A/0034. The development will include ancillary site works as well as fencing, signage, entrance gate, 22 car parking spaces that include 2 disabled car parking spaces, as well as sheltered bicycle parking. The development will also include modifications to the attenuation pond, and to the landscaping previously permitted under SD15A/0034. Temporary permission is also sought for 72 temporary construction worker parking spaces, temporary construction compound and temporary construction access from Grange Castle Business Park lands to the west. An Environmental Impact Assessment Report (EIAR) has been submitted with this application.

Location / address

Grange Castle Business Park, Clondalkin, Dublin 22

Application type

Permission

Received / registered

12 Sept 2018

Council decision

Grant Permission

Council decision date

2 Nov 2018

Final grant date

10 Dec 2018

Planning and construction timeline

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

1. Application received

   12 Sept 2018

2. Decision: Grant Permission

   2 Nov 2018

3. Final grant

   10 Dec 2018

4. Works commenced

   28 Mar 2022Official NBCO/BCMS data

5. Works commenced

   7 Jun 2022Official NBCO/BCMS data

6. Works commenced

   21 Sept 2022Official NBCO/BCMS data

7. Completion certificate validated (1 unit)

   8 Sept 2023Official NBCO/BCMS data

8. Completion certificate validated (1 unit)

   13 Dec 2023Official NBCO/BCMS data

9. Completion certificate validated (1 unit)

   20 Dec 2023Official NBCO/BCMS data