Our Ref: 29N.

PA0043
P.A.Reg.Rcf:
Your Ref:

Andrew Whelan
14 Stonepark Abbey
Rathfamham
Dublin 14
5th October 2015
Re: Health Infrastructure Development comprising National Paediatric
Hospital, Innovation Centre and Family Accommodation Unit at St
James' Hospital Campus, Satellite Centres at Tallaght & Connolly
Hospitals and Construction Compound at Davitt Road, Dublin.

Dear Sir,
An Bord Pleamila has received your recent submission in relation to the above mentioned proposed development and will
take it into consideration in its determination of the matter. A receipt for the fee lodged is enclosed.
The Board will revert to you in due course with regard to the matter.
Please be advised that copies of all submissions I observations received in relation to the application will be made
available for public inspection at the offices of Dublin City Council, Fingal County Council and South Dublin County
Council and at the offices of An Bord Pleanala when they have been processed by the Board.
If you have any queries in the meantime please contact the undersigned officer of the Board. Please quote the above
mentioned An Bord Pleamila reference number in any correspondence or telephone contact with the Board.
Yours faithfully,

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Our Ref: 29N.PA0043

P .A.Rcg.Ref:
Your Ref:

Paul O'Neill
National Paediatric Hospital Development Board
C/0 G.V.A. Planning & Regeneration
Floor 2, Seagrave House
19-20 Earlsfort Terrace
Dublin 2
5th October 2015

Re: Health Infrastructure Development comprising National Paediatric

Hospital, Innovation Centre and Family Accommodation Unit at St
James' Hospital Campus, Satellite Centres at Tallaght & Connolly
Hospitals and Construction Compound at Davitt Road, Dublin.
Dear Sir,
Enclosed for your information is a copy of submission(s) received by the Board in relation to the above mentioned
proposed development.
If you have any queries in relation to the matter please contact the undersigned officer of the Board.
Please quote the above mentioned An Bord Pleanala reference number in any correspondence or telephone contact with
the Board.
Yours faithfully,

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Our Ref: 29N.PA0043

P.A.Reg.Ref:

An Bord Pleanala

Your Ref:

Chief Executive Officer

Dublin City Council
Civic Offices
Wood Quay
Dublin 8
5th October 20 15

Re: Health Infrastructure Development comprising National Paediatric

Hospital, Innovation Centre and Family Accommodation Unit at St
James' Hospital Campus, Satellite Centres at Tallaght & Connolly
Hospitals and Construction Compound at Davitt Road, Dublin.
Dear Sir/Madam,
Enclosed for your infonnation are two copies of submissions received by the Board in relation to the above mentioned
proposed development.
Please ensure that a copy of each submission is available for public inspection at the offices of the planning authority.
If you have any queries in relation to this matter please contact the undersigned officer of the Board. Please quote the
above mentioned An Bord Pleamila reference number in any correspondence or telephone contact with the Board.
Yours faithfully,

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Our Ref: 29N.PA0043

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Your Ref:

Chief Executive Officer

Fingal County Council
County Hall
Main Street
Swords
County Dublin
5th October 2015
Re: Health Infrastructure Development comprising National Paediatric
Hospital, Innovation Centre and Family Accommodation Unit at St
James' Hospital Campus, Satellite Centres at Tallaght & Connolly
Hospitals and Construction Compound at Davitt Road, Dublin.
Dear Sir/Madam,
Enclosed for your infonnation are two copies of submissions received by the Board in relation to the above mentioned
proposed development.
Please ensure that a copy of each submission is available for public inspection at the offices of the planning authority.
If you have any queries in relation to this matter please contact the undersigned officer of the Board. Please quote the
above mentioned An Bord Pleamila reference number in any correspondence or telephone contact with the Board.
Yours faithfully,

ran Somers
cutive Officer
Direct Line:Ol-8737107
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An Bard Pleamlla

Your Ref:

Chief Executive Officer

South Dublin County Council
County Hall
Tallaght
Dublin 24
5th October 2015
Re: Health Infrastructure Development comprising National Paediatric
Hospital, Innovation Centre and Family Accommodation Unit at St
James' Hospital Campus, Satellite Centres at Tallaght & Connolly
Hospitals and Construction Compound at Davitt Road, Dublin.
Dear Sir/Madam,
Enclosed for your infonnation are two copies of submissions received by the Board in relation to the above mentioned
proposed development.
Please ensure that a copy of each submission is available for public inspection at the offices of the planning authority.
If you have any queries in relation to this matter please contact the undersigned officer of the Board. Please quote the
above mentioned An Bord Pleamila reference number in any correspondence or telephone contact with the Board.
Yours faithfully,

ran Somers
cutive Officer
Direct Line:O 1-8737107
Ends.
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PL29N.PA0043 National Paediatric Hospital at StJames's Hospital.

I wish to make an OBSERVATION to An Board Pleamila in respect of planning reference

PL29N.PA0043

REASON:
1) Apparently the Irish Aviation authority are unaware of the proposed helipad plans submitted
in PL29N.PA0043.The lack of detailed consultation for a Helipad at level 5 has serious
"implications of the proposed development for proper planning and sustainable
development" and "the likely effects on the environment of the proposed development''.
2) "for the purpose of Section 37E (3) (c) of the Principal Actl". The An Board Pleamila
inspector has failed to list the Irish aviation Authority and Dublin Chief Fire Office as a
prescribed body considered relevant to Helicopter operations.

I understand that An Board Pleamila can only consider submissions or observations relating to-

(i)
(ii)

(iii)

the implications of the proposed development for proper planning and sustainable
development, and
the likely effects on the environment of the proposed development, and
the likely significant effects or adverse effects on the integrity of a European site, (if
applicable). if carried out

I guide An Board Pleanala to my Source Document:

Irish Aviation Authority: OPERATIONS ADVISORY MEMORANDUM (OAM) No: 08/00 Reissued:
23/05/05.
Unk: https:Uwww.iaa.ie/media/HelicopterSiteOperatorsGuidelines1.pdf

Title: Heliports -Guidelines for Heliport Site Owners/Occupiers and for Heliport Site-keepers
(Replaces OAM 08.00 as reissued on 01/06/02). NB: Section 4 Elevated Heliports

Section 4. Elevated Heliports

4.1. By virtue of the siting of the vast majority of elevated heliports within congested areas with the
associated perceived risk to the heliport building, third parties and to nearby structures, only
helicopters with Performance Class 1 capability are permitted to land at or tak~off from elevated
heliports. The helicopter type, intended to be used, must possess a Flight Manual performance
profile demonstrating that, in the event of engine failure occurring at any time during the take-off or
landing manoeuvres, the helicopter can safely land back on to the elevated heliport or safely fly
away, avoiding all obstacles by a vertical margin of at least 35 feet (see Aeronautical Notice 0.2).

4.2. The minimum acceptable dimensions of an elevated heliport must also be described in the Flight
Manual, the Flight Manual Supplement and/or in the Operations Manual for the helicopter type
under consideration. Elevated heliports which do not conform to the required dimensions should
not be considered for use. Any proposed development for an elevated heliport for day or night use,
will always attract the need for IAA operational approval and licensing. Factors considered will
include, intended operations, heliport dimensions, obstacle environment, lighting, approach path
indicators; and visual cues and flight visibility from the type of helicopter to be used; and pilot
qualifications and training. Thus, a heliport 'proving' flight test programme, undertaken by a
helicopter operator in conjunction with the IAA, will normally be required, and successful
completion of a special pilot training and checking programme to ensure pilot competency will also
be necessary before an IAA approval of helicopter operations to an elevated heliport will be
considered.

4.3. The provision of Rescue and Fire Fighting Services (RFFS) at elevated heliports is mandatory and
must be provided to the scales laid down in Chapter 6 of ICAO Annex 14, Volume 2, (Heliports). Close
liaison with the local Fire Brigade during the heliport planning and construction stages must be
established and maintained thereafter to ensure a viable emergency plan is agreed, maintained and
monitored.

4.4. In all cases, it is necessary that an elevated heliport developer consult in advance, with the IAA
and with the local planning authority before final development committal is made to the project.
Recent experience has shown that, where a planning application is made, environmental
considerations, such as possible noise disturbance, fuel contamination, public access, etc., weigh
heavily in the decision making process.

4.5. When seeking guidance from the IAA, an architect's!engineer's drawing/plan together with a
helicopter operational report from an appropriately qualified consultant, including aerial
photographs of the proposed heliport site taking in nearby structures and obstacles should be
forwarded to Authority for preliminary evaluation. Site visits during the heliport development phase
and thereafter by IAA Inspectors will be required. Fees will be payable in respect of site visits and
licensing, as appropriate. OAM 08/00 11 5. Heliport Sites and local Authority

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The Board in its deliberations may wish to contact the following competent authority:
http://www.iaa.ie/ safe reg/iaip/Mik~d%20Files/AIP%20Files/AO/EI AD 1 1 EN.pdf

The IAA may also advise the Board on the number of Helicopters currently on the Irish civil register
that conform to Performance Class 1.
Should the prospective applicant remove the elevated helicopter pad that will serve the "whole
campus" then An Board Pleanala may wish to consider the implications for this removal under
overall"access".

Thank you for considering my observation. A fee of 50 accompanies this observation and an
electronic copy can be forwarded to the Board if requested.

~:
Andrew Whelan.

AN BORO PLEANALA TIME_

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