The construction of a single-storey discount foodstore (with ancillary off-licence sales) of 2,494sqm gross floor space…

Application details

Planning reference

21234

Council

Westmeath County Council

Proposal description

The construction of a single-storey discount foodstore (with ancillary off-licence sales) of 2,494sqm gross floor space; demolition of structures on site (including the dismantling and removal of the car sales showroom structure for reuse elsewhere); provision of 128 surface car parking spaces (including electrical vehicle charging spaces); reuse and minor adjustments to an existing northerly vehicular access and closure of the southerly vehicle access point; various pedestrian access points and boundary treatments (including a new pedestrian access point in the existing wall on the northern boundary of the site) and retaining structures; a new public plaza area fronting on to Dublin Road; cycle parking spaces; trolley bay enclosure (58sqm); hard and soft landscaping, drainage and water services; roof plant including photovoltaic panels and all other ancillary and associated works, including ESB substation building (26sqm). Signage on the proposed store and a "flagpole" sign. The proposed store would replace the applicant's existing trading store, located immediately to the north west of the application site. Site area is 1.06 hectares.

Location / address

Colm Quinn Motorstore, Athlone Business Park, Dublin Road

Application type

PERMISSION

Received / registered

30 Apr 2021

Council status

APPLICATION FINALISED

Council decision

REFUSED

Council decision date

24 Jun 2021

Appeal lodged

21 Jul 2021

Appeal decision

Refuse Permission

Appeal decision date

3 Feb 2022