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New warehouse extension and site works at Alexion pharmaceutical facility

New application, awaiting decision from Roscommon County Council

Alexion Pharmaceuticals is seeking permission to build a new single-storey extension of 174 square metres onto their Fill Finish Warehouse at Monksland in Athlone. The project will also involve demolishing some existing concrete stairs and ramps, building new pathways and stairs, and upgrading underground services at the manufacturing facility.

Full description from the council file

Permission for development which will consist/consists of the construction of a new 174m² single storey modular building extension with external signage to the north elevation of the existing Fill Finish Warehouse and all associated ancillary site works including the demolition of existing external concrete stairs, existing concrete ramps and existing sections of footpath and associated railings; the construction of a new external concrete footpath, concrete stairs and associated railings; and modifications to the underground services at the Alexion manufacturing facility. This development will be carried out on a site, which comprises an activity requiring an Integrated Pollution Prevention and Control (IPPC) Licence, register number P1094-01, now deemed an Industrial Emissions Licence (IEL), at

Details

Reference
2660198
Applicant
Alexion Pharma International Operations LTD.
Architect/Agent
Minka McInerney
Site address
Alexion Pharmaceuticals,, Monksland, , Athlone, , Co. Roscommon,
Status
New Application
Date received
April 29, 2026
Decision due
June 23, 2026
Authority
Roscommon County Council
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Source: Roscommon County Council planning portal. Full file, drawings, observations and decision documents are on the council's own ePlan site — view application 2660198 on the council portal →.
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