A site generally bounded by Alexandra Road to the north, Branch Road No.1 and rail line to the west,, Branch Road No.3 to the east and Alexandra Basin to the south, at Dublin Port, Dublin 1, which includes R&H Hall Silo Building (a protected structure, re
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4585/23 is a planning application for permission at A site generally bounded by Alexandra Road to the north, Branch Road No.1 and rail line to the west,, Branch Road No.3 to the east and Alexandra Basin to the south, at Dublin Port, Dublin 1, which includes R&H Hall Silo Building (a protected structure, re, received by Dublin City Council on 4 Oct 2023 and first seen by Planning Register on 11 Sept 2026. The application describes: PROTECTED STRUCTURE: PERMISSION:The development will consist of: A. Demolition and removal of existing quayside overhead bulk material conveyor system (2no. North/South and 1no. East/West), 2no. associated elevator/weighing towers, redundant transformer building and weighbridge and associated infrastructure to include site clearance of redundant walls, plinths and fences; B. Reinstatement of window opening to the R&H Hall Silo Building, a protected structure, following removal of the elevated conveyor system (within its curtilage) together with internal and external repair works to the remainder of the building; C. Relocation of existing rail line northwards to a safe zone set further back from the quayside, existing crane rails along the quayside and existing 30m high mast lighting (HML) tower; D. Relocation of existing reefer gantries and 30m HML towers located at McCairn's Yard and provision of 2no. new reefer gantries; E. Quayside and yard pavement upgrades and reinforcement works and installation of new 30m HML towers; F. Construction of a new bulk product silo facility at McCairn's Yard, to include intake/outtake of bulk product from vessels to quayside storage and onward transport. The facility will consist of 6no. bulk product storage silo bins c.30.0m in height (c.1,701sq.m), below ground conveyor system from intake pit to silo bins (c.-7.5m), above ground conveyor system up to c.32.8m in height, bulk material out-loading building c.9.1m in height (c.234sq.m), weighbridge control office c.4.0m in height (c.59sq.m), motor control centre and switch room c.5.080m in height (c.70sq.m), intake elevator tower and weighting tower c.41.11m in height (c.97sq.m), bulk material intake building c.11.66m in height (c.2,326sq.m), administration office and welfare building c.6.8m in height (c.164sq.m), workshop and covered external area c.6.9m in height (c.592sq.m), weighbridges, associated infrastructure, skip area, chemical storage area, diesel tank bunded area, ancillary lighting, and automated gate entry; G. Provision of a new substation c.2.97m in height (c.196sq.m); and; H. New access and egress onto Alexandra Road, provision of International Ship and Port Security (ISPS) fencing and gates to matching existing fencing, internal roads, ancillary car and bicycle parking, ancillary lighting, waste management facilities and all associated site development works including revised utilities/drainage arrangements and construction compound. A Natura Impact Statement (NIS) will be submitted to the Planning Authority with the planning application. The council granted permission on 18 Apr 2024. The five-week observation window closed on 8 Nov 2023. The register records an appeal (ABP-319742-24), decided: amend conditions. The site is zoned null under the Dublin City Council development plan. Within 500 m there are 10 other decided applications in the last five years and 3 appeals.
Proposal
PROTECTED STRUCTURE: PERMISSION:The development will consist of: A. Demolition and removal of existing quayside overhead bulk material conveyor system (2no. North/South and 1no. East/West), 2no. associated elevator/weighing towers, redundant transformer building and weighbridge and associated infrastructure to include site clearance of redundant walls, plinths and fences; B. Reinstatement of window opening to the R&H Hall Silo Building, a protected structure, following removal of the elevated conveyor system (within its curtilage) together with internal and external repair works to the remainder of the building; C. Relocation of existing rail line northwards to a safe zone set further back from the quayside, existing crane rails along the quayside and existing 30m high mast lighting (HML) tower; D. Relocation of existing reefer gantries and 30m HML towers located at McCairn's Yard and provision of 2no. new reefer gantries; E. Quayside and yard pavement upgrades and reinforcement works and installation of new 30m HML towers; F. Construction of a new bulk product silo facility at McCairn's Yard, to include intake/outtake of bulk product from vessels to quayside storage and onward transport. The facility will consist of 6no. bulk product storage silo bins c.30.0m in height (c.1,701sq.m), below ground conveyor system from intake pit to silo bins (c.-7.5m), above ground conveyor system up to c.32.8m in height, bulk material out-loading building c.9.1m in height (c.234sq.m), weighbridge control office c.4.0m in height (c.59sq.m), motor control centre and switch room c.5.080m in height (c.70sq.m), intake elevator tower and weighting tower c.41.11m in height (c.97sq.m), bulk material intake building c.11.66m in height (c.2,326sq.m), administration office and welfare building c.6.8m in height (c.164sq.m), workshop and covered external area c.6.9m in height (c.592sq.m), weighbridges, associated infrastructure, skip area, chemical storage area, diesel tank bunded area, ancillary lighting, and automated gate entry; G. Provision of a new substation c.2.97m in height (c.196sq.m); and; H. New access and egress onto Alexandra Road, provision of International Ship and Port Security (ISPS) fencing and gates to matching existing fencing, internal roads, ancillary car and bicycle parking, ancillary lighting, waste management facilities and all associated site development works including revised utilities/drainage arrangements and construction compound. A Natura Impact Statement (NIS) will be submitted to the Planning Authority with the planning application.
- Status
- Appeal Decided
- Decision
- Grant permission on 18 Apr 2024
- Final grant
- 13 Aug 2024
- Site (from polygon)
- 7.33 ha
- Location precision
- site (coords_polygon)
Timeline
- 4 Oct 2023New applicationObservation window closed 8 Nov 2023
- 28 Nov 2023Further information requested
- 25 Mar 2024Further information received
- 18 Apr 2024DecisionAppeal window closed 16 May 2024
- 20 May 2024Appeal lodged
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Appeal
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Zoning at the site
Zone Z7 - DEV PLAN 2022-2028
Z7: Employment (Heavy): To provide for the protection and creation of industrial uses, and facilitate opportunities for employment creation including Port Related Activities.
Zoned for employment uses. Housing is not the intended use here.
Designations within 250 m
OPW flood extent nearby — flag only (licence); floodinfo.ie.
- EPA-licensed facility · 4
- NIAH-recorded building · 7
- Radon risk area · 1
Provenance
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