Core Planning Reasoning
The Inspector recommended a GRANT of permission because the proposed gas turbine peaking plant is a strategic, transitionary infrastructure necessary for national energy security and the integration of renewables, and is compatible with the 'Heavy Industry' zoning without causing significant adverse environmental or residential amenity impacts.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The proposed development serves as a critical 'flexible peaking plant' that aligns with the Climate Action Plan 2023 by providing essential backup capacity for the national grid to support the growth of intermittent renewable energy.
- The site's 'HI – Heavy Industry' zoning is fundamentally compatible with utility and power generation uses, and the proposed mitigation measures (including a 12m acoustic wall and stack height optimization) sufficiently protect local residential amenities and aviation safety.
- Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) and Appropriate Assessment (AA) screening demonstrate that the project, subject to adherence to an EPA Industrial Emissions Licence and a final CEMP, will not result in significant permanent negative effects on human health, air quality, or biodiversity.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Objective SPQHO44Policy CAP8Objective DMSO256Zoning HI – Heavy IndustryObjective G122Objective DA07Objective GI22Strategic Objective 1Strategic Objective 5Objective DAO2Objective DAO11Objective DAO14Objective DAO18Policy CAP1Policy CAP2Policy IUP10Objective IUO9Objective IUO10Policy IUP41Objective IUO58Objective GINHO13Objective GINHO15Policy GINHP5Policy GINHP9Policy GINHP25Objective DMSO124Objective DMSO125Objective DMSO126Objective DMSO134Objective DMSO153Objective DMSO197Objective DMSO199Objective DMSO202Objective DMSO203Objective DMSO205Objective DMSO212
Decision Document Summary
This report concerns a 293MW gas turbine power generation station at Kilshane Road, Finglas, Dublin 11. The proposal involves the demolition of an existing dwelling and farm structures, alongside significant road improvement and realignment works on the L3120 to provide a new roundabout and cycle/pedestrian infrastructure. The site context is industrial, situated near Huntstown Power Station and within Dublin Airport's noise and safety zones. The Inspector addresses three third-party appeals tha...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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