Microsoft DUB Campus, Grange Castle Business Park, Dublin 22
Temporary installation of 13 generators at the Microsoft Grange Castle data centre.
ED24/0060 · South Dublin County Council · Lodged 30 October 2024
- Reference
- ED24/0060
- Authority
- South Dublin County Council
- Register status
- Decided
- Type
- Declaration of Exemption Section 5
- Received
- 30 October 2024
Summary
AI-generatedThe application seeks a declaration of exemption for the implementation and use of 13 temporary replacement generators at the Dub15 Data Centre. These will operate the data hall until a recently permitted Gas Network Ireland skid is constructed and operational.
- Residential units
- 13
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Official record
Development description
Implementation and use of 13 no. Temporary replacement generators at the dub15 data centre building within the microsoft campus to operate the data hall until the recently permitted gas network ireland (gni) skid (sdcc reg ref. Sd24a/0019) is constructed and operational.
Land-use zoning
What this land is zoned for
“To provide for enterprise and employment related uses”
National zoning type: Industrial, enterprise, employment
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Recent sales nearby
within 500 m| Address | Date | Price | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apartments 1-33, Block 8 Nangor Hall, Kilcarbery Grange | Dec 2025 | €12,943,276 | 480 m |
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Key dates
Timeline
- Application received30 October 2024
- Decision due26 November 2024
- Decision issued26 November 2024
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