Alterations to existing petrol station…

Proposed development

Retention of alterations to existing petrol station including: (i) removal of steel shed structure to the west of the site; (ii) removal of offset fill and vent pipes to the west of the existing forecourt; (iii) provision of 2 no. underground 60,000 litre fuel tanks to accommodate the proposed filling station; and (iv) excavation for underground fuel tanks and clearing of the site. Permission is sought for alterations to the existing petrol station including: (i) signage including, removal of existing and replacement and relocation of totem sign, directional signage at entrance and exit of the site, signage on the existing shop building western elevation, air and water area signage and fuel grade signage on the pump islands; (ii) relocation of offset fill to the northeast of the proposed lance car wash and vent pipes to the north of the existing shop building on site; (iii) provision of 1 no. drive through car wash with associated signage to the east of the site and 2 no. lance car wash lanes with associated signage, and canopy; (iv) ACO drainage channels around forecourt, drive through and lance car wash and at the entrance and exit to the site; (v) removal of existing and provision of new car wash and oil interceptors located to the south of the existing shop; (vi) revisions to the height and design of the forecourt canopy inclusive of illuminated signage; (vii) provision of an additional pump island; (viii) brick paving throughout the site at the entrance, under canopy and at northern, eastern and western boundaries; (ix) provision of a boundary island with bollards to separate the entrance and exit to the site; (x) provision of an air and water pump station located to the northwest of the subject site; (xi) internal alterations to the existing shop including provision of a control room and car wash pump room. The remaining areas of the shop will be used for office and W/C facilities; (xii) provision of 2 no. maintenance car parking spaces to the northeast of the site; (xiii) removal of the existing Horan Centre Sign to the northeast of the site; (xiv) all associated works inclusive of infrastructure, lighting, surface drainage, boundary treatments, and site works; and (xv) revised operating hours to provide a 24-hour self-service petrol station.

What happens next

Permission was refused on 1 Apr 2025. The applicant may appeal within four weeks of the decision.

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