A new hazardous medical waste processing facility, including a change of use of the existing building (Building B) on…

Application details

Planning reference

SD25A/0101W

Council

South Dublin County Council

Proposal description

A new hazardous medical waste processing facility, including a change of use of the existing building (Building B) on site from general waste disposal to hazardous medical waste processing, and the extension of the current operating hours to 24/7 The demolition/removal of the existing outbuildings/structures including 2 no. storage units, an office and staff room canteen; The construction of an extension (c. 966 sqm) to the existing building c.1,577 sqm on site (Building B) and associated outbuildings including a new boiler house and storage areas; The construction of a new building (c. 984 sqm) to the northwest of the site (Building A); The construction of a new 2 storey office building (c. 287 sqm) to the southeast of the site; Provision of 26 no. car parking spaces, 5 no. truck parking spaces and 18 no. bicycle stands (30 no. spaces) to serve the proposed development; All ancillary landscaping, boundary treatments, associated infrastructure, internal roads, associated processing and treatment plant, weighbridges, pv panels, and site development works to support the development. The operation of the proposed development will require an Industrial Emissions Licence (IEL) from the Environmental Protection Agency. A Review of the existing IEL relating to the site will be sought from the Environmental Protection Agency in relation to the proposed development. An Environmental Impact Assessment Report (EIAR) and Natura Impact Statement (NIS) will be submitted to the Planning Authority with the planning application and the EIAR and NIS will be available for inspection or purchase at a fee not exceeding the reasonable cost of making a copy at the offices of the Planning Authority.

Location / address

Unit 14B, Grant’s Way, Greenogue Business Park, Rathcoole, Co Dublin, D24 FV02

Application type

Permission

Received / registered

30 Oct 2025

Council decision

Grant Permission

Council decision date

18 Dec 2025

Final grant date

4 Feb 2026