Beechgrove Service Station, Hardman’s Gardens, Drogheda Co. Louth
Redevelopment of Beechgrove Service Station into a 24-hour unmanned petrol station.
2460594 · Louth County Council · Lodged 7 October 2024
- Reference
- 2460594
- Authority
- Louth County Council
- Register status
- Decided
- Type
- PERMISSION
- Received
- 7 October 2024
Summary
AI-generatedPermission is sought to demolish the existing shop, canopy, and structures to build a 24-hour unmanned service station. The new facility will feature 3 pump islands, 6 fueling bays, a canopy, new underground fuel tanks, two self-service car wash bays, and a control building.
Generated from the description above by an AI model and may contain mistakes. The council’s description is the authoritative record.
Official record
Development description
Permission for the redevelopment of the existing service station at beechgrove service station, drogheda. The development consists of the demolition/removal of the existing shop, canopy and other above ground structures and infrastructure; the removal or retention on site of all underground fuel storage tanks and ancillary underground infrastructure. The construction of a 24 hour, unmanned, service station. The unmanned service station includes 3 pump islands and 6 fueling bays; a forecourt canopy; off set fill location and enclosure; new underground fuel storage tanks (4x50,000litre fuel storage tanks) and associated underground infrastructure; two self-service car wash bays (manual lance car wash type) and car wash enclosure and associated underground infrastructure; single vehicle, service bay space for air, water and adblue; and a control/storage building. Reuse of the existing access and exit points to create a dedicated one way system. New and/or enhanced boundary treatments; all drainage associated with the development including suds measures and petrol interceptors. All works associated with the development. All signage proposed including a single operator totem sign
Land-use zoning
What this land is zoned for
“To protect and enhance the amenity and character of existing residential communities.”
National zoning type: Existing residential
Objective set by the Louth County Development Plan (2021–2027). The planning authority decides each application on its own merits — this is the zoning context, not a compliance assessment.
Read the zoning objectives in the development planBuilt & sold
What happened next
Beyond the decision: whether this development was built, and what property here has sold for.
Recent sales nearby
within 500 m| Address | Date | Price | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 16 Beechgrove Terrace, Drogheda, Louth | Sept 2025 | €254,000 | 92 m |
| 148 Hardmans Gardens, Lourdes Sq, Drogheda | Mar 2026 | €316,000 | 96 m |
| 151 Hardmans Gardens, Drogheda, Louth | Sept 2025 | €145,000 | 127 m |
| 2 Shamrock Villas, Ballymakenny Rd, Drogheda | Apr 2025 | €655,000 | 137 m |
| 14 Broadmeadows, Ballymakenny Rd, Drogheda | Mar 2025 | €375,000 | 149 m |
| 153 Hardmans Gardens, Drogheda, Louth | Feb 2025 | €262,500 | 150 m |
| 167 Pearse Park, Drogheda, Co Louth | Jun 2026 | €235,000 | 159 m |
| Crushrod House, Crushrod Ave, Drogheda | Apr 2025 | €600,000 | 172 m |
Nearby properties, not this site — a guide to local values.
Sources: Building Control Management System (commencement notices) and the Residential Property Price Register, licensed under CC BY 4.0. Records are matched to this application by location and may not be exhaustive; always confirm against the official source before relying on them.
Key dates
Timeline
- Application received7 October 2024
- Decision due1 December 2024
- Decision issued25 November 2024
- Grant issued26 December 2024
- Permission expiry25 December 2029
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