GrantedIndustrialDecided 25 November 2024

WuXi Biologics Ireland Limited, Dundalk Science and Technology Park in the townland of Haynestown, Mullagharlin Dundalk Co. Louth

Construction of a new Effluent Balancing and Resource Recovery Plant at the WuXi Biologics facility.

2460213 · Louth County Council · Lodged 19 April 2024

Reference: 2460213
Authority: Louth County Council
Register status: Decided
Type: PERMISSION
Received: 19 April 2024

Summary

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The development on a 7.888-hectare site includes 3 covered structures with 12 process tanks, 5 storage tanks, a sludge dewatering facility, and a single-storey administration building with solar panels. It also features a new access bridge and pipe structures to link with the existing biopharmaceuticals plant.

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Development description

Permission for the construction and operation of a new effluent balancing and resource recovery plant (ebrrp) on a site of 7.888hectares, which will consist of: (1) excavation of the site to facilitate the proposed development, and reuse of excavated material as a landscaped spoil heap within the site; (2) construction of 3no. Covered structures containing 12no. Process tanks, located within concrete bunds with metal stairwells and platforms for access, and connected to an odour treatment facility. (3) installation of 5no. Covered storage tanks located within concrete bunds with metal stairwells and platforms for access. (4) installation of a sludge dewatering facility. (5) construction of a single-storey administration and process building with roof-mounted solar panels and rainwater harvesting tank. (6) widening of an existing access on the mullagharlin road and associated setback of the existing hedgerow, to facilitate a temporary construction access and a permanent operational access for small vehicles. (7) construction of a fabricated metal access bridge and pipe and cable support structures to link the proposed development with the existing biopharmaceuticals plant. (8) a temporary construction compound, to include double-stacked metal containers/cabins with access stairs, laydown areas, and 50no. Parking spaces; temporary internal road; and temporary internal construction haul road (including footpath). (9) all site development works, drainage, ancillary equipment, lighting, retaining walls, fencing, and landscaping works. The application relates to a development which comprises of an activity which holds an industrial emissions discharge (ied) licence (licence no. P1122-01). An environmental impact assessment report (eiar) has been prepared in respect of the proposed development and will be submitted to the planning authority with the application

Land-use zoning

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Business and TechnologyCOE

“To provide for office, research and development and high technology/high technology manufacturing type employment.”

National zoning type: Office, business/technology park and related

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Residential Property Price Register sales within 500 metres of this site
Address	Date	Price	Distance
33 St Furseys Park, Dublin Road, Haggardstownprice excludes VAT	Feb 2026	€343,612	353 m
9 Brookfield, Marlbog Road, Haggardstown	Oct 2025	€740,000	399 m

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Key dates

Timeline

Application received19 April 2024
Further information requested4 June 2024
Further information received4 October 2024
Decision due28 November 2024
Decision issued25 November 2024
Grant issued10 December 2025
Appeal submitted6 December 2024
Permission expiry9 December 2030

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