Core Planning Reasoning
The proposal was recommended for grant as the car-wash is considered an ancillary use to an established service station on a heavily trafficked road and, subject to mitigation measures for noise and spray, would not be detrimental to residential amenity or traffic safety.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The car-wash is an ancillary use compatible with the established filling station and complies with the site's 'Objective E' zoning for economic development.
- Potential residential amenity impacts, specifically regarding noise and wind-blown spray, are within acceptable limits or can be mitigated through 2.2m splash screens and conditioned operating hours (0700-2200).
- The development will not create a traffic hazard or result in significant parking displacement, as the site retains sufficient capacity to serve existing customer demand without queuing onto the Dublin Road.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Dún Laoghaire-Rathdown County Development Plan 2022-2028Objective ESection 13.2 (Definition of Use Classes)Service GarageService StationObjective ASection 12.6.7 (Service Stations)Flood Zone Map 14
Decision Document Summary
The application by Circle K Ireland Retail Ltd involves the installation of an automated moving-gantry car-wash and associated plant room at the Beechwood Service Station on the R761, Bray. The site context is characterized by a high-traffic regional road with residential properties ('Baltrae' and 'Rathmore') located in close proximity. Third-party appellants raised significant concerns regarding noise, the removal of boundary screening, and potential traffic congestion. The Inspector's assessme...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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