GrantedCommercialDecided 22 May 2024

Sandyhill, St. Margarets, Co. Dublin

A new petrol station with a drive-thru cafe and convenience shop is proposed for St. Margarets.

FW23A/0339 · Fingal County Council · Lodged 25 April 2024

Reference: FW23A/0339
Authority: Fingal County Council
Register status: Decided
Type: Permission
Received: 25 April 2024

Summary

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The proposed development at Sandyhill includes a petrol filling station with four fuel pump islands, a canopy, and underground storage tanks. It also features a 332.3 sq.m amenity building containing a convenience shop, a restaurant/cafe with a drive-thru facility, and a car wash.

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Floor area: 332 m²

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Development description

The proposed development will consist of a petrol filling station to include: (i) a forecourt area with 4 no. Fuel pump islands, illuminated forecourt canopy over, 4 no. 40,0000 litre underground fuel storage tanks, associated pipework and overground fill points and vents, hcv pump and electric car charging points and associated infrastructure, (ii) a car wash area with 2 no. Car wash bays, associated underground water storage tanks, drainage and plant room, (iii) on-site facilities including, car service areas, car and bicycle parking, dedicated delivery lane, loading area, pedestrian routes and associated line markings, (iv) works to r122 including relocation of existing site access, formation of new access from r122, road widening and road markings, (v) illuminated and non-illuminated operator signage including main id totem sign, canopy and facade signage, (vi) an amenity building of 332.3 sq. M gross floor area which will include a convenience shop (100 sq. M net retail area), restaurant/cafe area with food offerings with hot and cold meals and refreshments for sale for consumption on and off premises, coffee barista and associated drive thru facility, customer seating, customer wcs, back of house area with food preparation areas, (vii) esb substation, (vii) 6 no. Ev chargers with associated parking bays, (ix) all site drainage works including rainwater harvesting, attenuation and integrated constructed wetland providing foul treatment system, and (x) all associated site lighting, landscaping, boundary treatments and site development works. Ai rcvd 25/04/2024

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DA - Dublin AirportTU

“Ensure the efficient and effective operation and development of the airport in accordance with an approved Local Area Plan”

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Key dates

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Application received25 April 2024
Decision due22 May 2024
Decision issued22 May 2024
Appeal submitted17 June 2024
Appeal decided12 May 2026

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