Development at a 0.84ha site at Maxol Service Station, Dublin Road, Castletroy, Limerick.

Application details

Planning reference

211347

Council

Limerick City and County Council

Proposal description

Development at a 0.84ha site at Maxol Service Station, Dublin Road, Castletroy, Limerick. The site is bounded to the north by the Dublin Road, to the east by undeveloped lands, to the south by the Castletroy Town Centre and to the west by a dwelling. The proposed development will consist of alterations to the existing one and two storey service station retail unit with deli, ancillary off-licence, storage and offices comprising a single storey extension(45.5sqm) and internal alterations to 79sqm of existing floor area to provide for a drive-thru restaurant(65spm) resulting in the reduction in the existing seating area, increased ancillary storage and office space; roof plant; additional signage comprising 4 no. internally illuminated signs on the front and east side facades(0.58sqm, 0.99sqm, 1.13sqm, 2.04sqm) and 1 no. illuminated sign inside the shopfront(1.15sqm). Total gross floor area of the service station retail unit, drive thru and ancillary uses to be 992sqm. The proposed development will also consist of the reconfiguration of the service station forecourt and site including: removal of totem sign, forecourt canopy and 6 no. pump islands, parcel kiosk and solid fuel store; relocation of AC plant and enclosure, control room, water tank, container, gas tank and enclosure, car wash bays, lance wash bay, and service bays; provision of 4 no. pump islands and a new forecourt canopy with integrated public lighting and internally illuminated signage, 22 no. bicycle parking spaces(10 no. covered), 1 no. coach and 2 no. HGV parking spaces, 4 no. covered EV car charging points, 20 no. additional car parking spaces(88 no. total), external seating and 11 no. free standing signs(1.7sqm, 1.42sqm and 2.25sqm) including 8 no. internally illuminated signs(2 no. x 0.68sqm double sided, 2 no. x 1.39sqm, 2.67sqm, 3.59sqm, 6.46sqm, and 14sqm double sided replacement totem); reconfiguration of existing vents, fills and hardstanding; revised vehicular and pedestrian circulation, including provision of a drive-thru lane, boundary treatments, hard and soft landscaping, changes to levels and all site development works above and below ground. Retention permission is sought for a 7.6sqm area currently in use as an electrical room

Location / address

Maxol Service Station, Dublin Road, Castletroy Limerick

Application type

PERMISSION

Received / registered

28 Sept 2021

Council status

APPLICATION FINALISED

Council decision

REFUSED

Council decision date

8 Apr 2022

Appeal lodged

5 May 2022

Appeal decision

Refuse Permission

Appeal decision date

8 Jan 2024