Core Refusal Reason
Failure to demonstrate compliance with the Government Statement on Data Centres (2022) and Objective DMSO92 of the Fingal County Development Plan, specifically regarding renewable energy commitments, grid capacity, and environmental impact assessment documentation.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The applicant failed to provide definitive evidence regarding grid connection capacity, renewable energy offsets via Power Purchase Agreements, and the implementation of on-site battery storage.
- The proposal lacks sufficient detail on community engagement and SME access, resulting in a material contravention of Objective DMSO92 of the Fingal County Development Plan 2023-2029.
- The Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) screening report was inadequate as it failed to address impacts on material assets, specifically the power generation and supply network during the operational phase.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Objective DMSO92
Decision Document Summary
The application proposed a change of use to a data centre at Plot 3, Old Corduff Road, Blanchardstown Corporate Park 2, Dublin 15. The Planning Authority refused the development because the applicant did not sufficiently demonstrate how the project aligns with the Government Statement on the Role of Data Centres in Ireland’s Enterprise Strategy (2022). Specifically, the authority cited a lack of firm commitments to renewable energy, contradictory information regarding PV panels, and insufficient...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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