Application description published by South Dublin County Council.
Demolition of existing service station retail building, car washes, off-loading slab, 3.0m high external blockwork wall, fuel dispenser island, plant building and removal of 2 no. log cabins, storage compound with associated steel containers, water storage tank and associated forecourt equipment. Site alterations to enlarge the overall size of the existing site (by incorporation the vacant site to the east) from 0.3389Ha to 0.4737Ha. Construction of new single storey building (504 sq.m) comprising of retail area of 100 sq.m (including an off-licence of 23sq.m), 2 no. food offers (110.5 sq.m), seating area (69 sq.m), circulation area and back of house (office, toilets, and storage). Alterations to the existing forecourt canopy. Provision of building fascia signage and forecourt canopy signage. Construction of ancillary site features including new ESB sub-station building (24 sq.m) and wash recycle building (6 sq.m), 37 no. surfaced car parking spaces with 6 no. E charging spaces. Construction of 2 no. pressure wash slabs, 1 no. brush wash slab, walled yard area (beside shop), site lighting, surfacing, landscaping, and all associated drainage works.
Application and appeal history
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ABP-319783-24Submitted 21 May 2024 / decided 27 February 2025
Appeal decidedGrant Permission
Appeal submittedAppeal reference ABP-319783-24
21 May 2024
Appeal decisionGrant Permission
27 February 2025
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Decision details
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Application ref
SD23A/0275
Received
28 March 2024
Decided
24 April 2024
FI requested
Yes
Authority
South Dublin County Council
Application type
Permission
Outcome
Refuse permission
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Source documents
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