Planning Permission Ireland
GrantedCommercialDecided 1 April 2025

Former Trim Transport Ltd Yard, Tolka Quay Road, Dublin Port, Dublin 1

Construction of a modular office building, storage container, and solar panels at Dublin Port.

WEB2500/24 · Dublin City Council · Lodged 14 November 2024

Reference
WEB2500/24
Authority
Dublin City Council
Register status
Decided
Type
Permission
Received
14 November 2024

Summary

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The development at a former transport yard consists of constructing a single-storey modular office building with two solar photovoltaic panel arrays. It also includes a storage container, bicycle store, new boundary fencing, and access gates.

Commercialsolarofficeport
Storey
1
Floor area
208 m²

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Official record

Development description

  • For development at this site at the former trim transport ltd yard, tolka quay road, dublin port, dublin 1, d01 h977. The subject site comprises of c. 0.147ha within the overall former trim transport ltd site. The development will consist of
  • The construction of a single storey modular office building (180sqm) with 2 no. Solar photovoltaic panel arrays at roof level and external heat pumps to the rear
  • The provision of a storage container (28sqm) to accommodate ancillary storage and a secure sheltered bicycle store
  • The provision of site lighting and utility connections
  • The replacement of existing access gates with a new 2.25m high vehicular double swing gate and a new 2.25m high pedestrian double swing gate with a 2.5m high concrete wall panel and pier
  • The provision of a 2.5m high chain link fence along the northern boundary
  • Repairs to / renewal of existing boundary treatments where required; and
  • The provision of ancillary car parking, landscaping, servicing and all associated site works

Land-use zoning

What this land is zoned for

Z7: Employment (Heavy)SI
“To provide for the protection and creation of industrial uses, and facilitate opportunities for employment creation including Port Related Activities.”

National zoning type: General industry

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Key dates

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  1. Application received14 November 2024
  2. Decision due1 April 2025
  3. Decision issued1 April 2025
  4. Permission expiry6 May 2025

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