Part 9 Planning 30 Earlsfort Terrace – ESB Substation, Switchroom and Bike Store

The Commissioners of Public Works in Ireland, in accordance with Part 9 of S.I. No. 600/2001, Planning and Development Regulations 2001 (as amended), propose to construct a new single storey ESB Substation with switch room and covered bicycle parking area with changing facilities at No. 30 Earlsfort Terrace/Department of Foreign Affairs Laneway, Dublin 2.

The proposed development will consist of:

(a) The construction of a new single storey ESB substation with switch room and covered bicycle parking area, with changing facilities, external lighting and all associated site works. The total floor area of the development is c. 98m².

(b) Demolition of an existing non-historic, single storey bicycle shed

The National Concert Hall, Real Tennis Court and Iveagh House (Department of Foreign Affairs) and Iveagh Gardens, including stone garden folly are designated Protected Structures (References RPS 2425, 2426 and 7791).

The development has been screened for both Appropriate Assessment and Environmental Impact Assessment. The Screening Assessment process concluded that the proposed development does not require an Appropriate Assessment or the preparation of a Natura Impact Assessment. It is considered that the proposed development is sub-threshold for the purposes of an EIA and there is therefore no mandatory requirement to prepare an EIAR. Any person may, within 4 weeks from the date of the notice, apply to An Bord Pleanála for a screening determination as to whether the development would be likely to have significant effects on the environment.

Drawings and particulars of the proposed development will be available for inspection by appointment only and within two working days’ notice, between 10.00am and 12.30pm and between 2.30pm and 4.00pm, Monday to Friday (excluding Public Holidays) for a period of 6 weeks beginning on the date of publication of this notice at:

The Office of Public Works, Head Office, Jonathan Swift Street, Trim, Co. Meath, C15 NX36;

and

The Office of Public Works (Major Projects), 1GQ, Georges Quay, Dublin 2, D02 Y098.

All appointments for viewing should be sent to: email: ncsc@opw.ie or tel: 046 9422813

Submissions and/or observations with respect to the proposed development, dealing with the proper planning and development of the area in which the development is situated, may be made in writing within a period of 6 weeks beginning on the date of publication of this notice to:

The Commissioners of Public Works in Ireland, Office of Public Works (Major Projects), 1GQ, Georges Quay, Dublin 2, D02 Y098.

Date of Notice: 19 April 2023