GrantedRetentionDecided 17 April 2018

Ballinalack, Mullingar, Co Westmeath

Retention of a shop extension, service yard, expanded parking area, and truck wash facilities.

176261 · Westmeath County Council · Lodged 15 September 2017

Reference: 176261
Authority: Westmeath County Council
Register status: Decided
Type: RETENTION
Received: 15 September 2017

Summary

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The application seeks retention for a 163 square metre lean-to extension for refrigerated storage behind an existing shop, alongside an enclosed service yard. It also includes the retention and completion of an expanded parking area with 44 car spaces and 4 bus bays, fuel tank relocations, and a truck wash facility with a control shed.

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Floor area: 163 m²

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Development description

Lean - to extension of 163sm at rear of existing shop and dining facility for refrigerated containers and back up storage for shop and dining facility. Enclosed yard of 281sm for service and delivery vehicles and prefabricated low level shed for shop fittings maintenance. Extension of parking area on s. E. Side of main building to provide 4 no bus parking bays and total 44 car parking spaces, including wheelchair and ambulance spaces, with associated pedestrian footpaths to shop and dining area . Re-location of fill points and vents to lockable cabinet on service island, including spill kit area, esb mini-pillar and dcd unit (driver controller delivery unit) all as required to meet current emergency control regulations. 2 no 11,000 lit class 1, full retention and alarmed petrol interceptors with discharge to open drain to serve parking area for cars, buses and trucks. 1 no. 7,000 lit underground tank for truck diesel and 1 no. 3000 lit underground tank for agricultural diesel. Retention and completion of truck wash in new location to south west rear of site including single storey shed of 55 sm for wash controls and switch gear with 2 no 8,000 lit tanks under shed for storage of rainwater from two storey building to supply re-circulating truck wash. Provision of access to re-located truck washing facilities one-way traffic circulating system, truck parking spaces increased to 11 no. And bunded safety kerb to bank of drain. 1 no 20,000 lit class 1 full retention and alarmed petrol interceptor with discharge to open drain to serve enlarged paved area. (signs) 1 no vertical advertising sign size 3.000sm erected 0.500m over ground level on se side of site. 1 no vertical dierectional sign size 3.000sm erected 0.500m over ground level on se side of site.

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Mixed UseUC

“Provide for, protect and strengthen the vitality and viability of town centres, through consolidating development, encouraging a mix of uses and maximising the use of land.”

National zoning type: City/Town/village Centre, central area

Objective set by the WCC CDP 2021 - 2027 Ballinalack (2021–2027). The planning authority decides each application on its own merits — this is the zoning context, not a compliance assessment.

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Key dates

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Application received15 September 2017
Further information requested9 November 2017
Further information received23 March 2018
Decision due19 April 2018
Decision issued17 April 2018
Grant issued18 May 2018
Permission expiry17 May 2023

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