GrantedIndustrialDecided 1 July 2021

Boycetown, Kilcock, Co. Kildare

A major extension to a distribution centre warehouse and offices with new parking areas.

201143 · Kildare County Council · Lodged 2 October 2020

Reference: 201143
Authority: Kildare County Council
Register status: Decided
Type: PERMISSION
Received: 2 October 2020

Summary

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The project proposes a large extension to an existing distribution centre, increasing the gross floor area by 12,785 sqm. It includes a warehouse extension with dock levellers, two-storey office extensions, a new transport office, a vehicle maintenance unit extension, and new HGV and car parking areas.

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Floor area: 12,785 m²

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Development description

Proposed extension to the distribution centre (overall external height approx. 19m) will comprise of a: warehouse extension (approx. 11,824 sqm) with dock levellers on the north-eastern and south-western elevations; main office extension over two storeys (approx. 386 sqm); despatch and extension goods-in office over two storeys (approx. 352 sqm); a new one storey transport office (approx. 123 sqm); and vehicle maintenance unit (vmu) extension (approx. 100 sqm). The gross floor area of the premises will increase from 29,106 sqm to 41,891 sqm, an increase of 12,785 sqm. The existing two storey internal ancillary office a and battery charging area will be demolished to allow for the construction of the warehouse extension. Additional new vehicle parking areas will be provided including a new hgv parking area located to the east of the distribution centre and a new additional car parking area to the south of the distribution centre, on the south side of the r148. The development will also consist of an additional sprinkler tank (approx. 54 sqm) and external cage storage with a maintenance shed (approx. 64 sqm). The existing vehicle parking area will be reconfigured and new vehicle parking areas provided for an additional: 172 no. Car parking spaces (including 12 no. Electric car charging points and an additional 15 no. Universally accessible bays); 175 no. Hgv trailer parking spaces; 27 no. Tractor (hgv cab) parking spaces; and 128 no. Bicycle parking spaces and associated infrastructure. A total of 24 motorcycle parking spaces will also be created. The development will involve minor alterations to the existing entrance at r148 which will provide vehicular, pedestrian and cyclist access and egress to the distribution centre. An additional new vehicular, pedestrian and cyclist access and egress will be provided off r148 to a new car parking area to the south of the main distribution centre site. A pedestrian crossing over this road will be provided connecting the southern car park to the main site. The associated site and infrastructural works include provision for all landscaping works; boundary treatment; internal roads and footpaths; pv panels and electrical services. The proposed development will involve modifications to a previous permission - planning register reference 02/1561. An environmental impact assessment report (eiar) and natura impact statement (nis) will be submitted to the planning authority with this planning application,

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Built — construction complete

A commencement notice records works starting on 28 September 2021. A completion certificate was lodged on 2 February 2023.

Notified floor area: 12,785 m²

2 commencement notices are linked to this development.

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Residential Property Price Register sales within 500 metres of this site
Address	Date	Price	Distance
20 Bawnogues, Boycetown, Kilcocknot full market price · price excludes VAT	Sept 2025	€267,000	260 m
Boycetown House, Boycetown, Kilcock	Feb 2025	€1,600,000	355 m

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Key dates

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Application received2 October 2020
Further information requested26 November 2020
Further information received7 May 2021
Decision due1 July 2021
Decision issued1 July 2021
Grant issued13 August 2021
Permission expiry12 August 2026

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