3348/24

The proposed development will consist of: (i) modifications to internal layout incorporating a change of use from permitted food preparation and circulation area to retail use which will include for the sale of alcohol for consumption off the premises (i.e. part off-licence use) within the overall permitted retail unit, where the floor area for the part off-licence use is 24.5sqm and is ancillary to the primary retail use; (ii) an associated increase in the net retail floor area of the permitted retail unit (now totalling 100sqm.); (iii) the incorporation of 1no. new food offer (25.1sqm. in area) within the permitted retail unit; (iv) modifications to station forecourt to include the construction of 8no. EV charging spaces, with associated EV chargers, an ESB modular substation, relocation of public lighting columns and new signage; (v) elevation changes to retail unit incorporating new entrance door and glazing, 2no. new signage displays and the relocation of existing signage; (vi) the installation of new underground Class 2 By-pass oil/fuel separator; and (vii) all other associated landscape, boundary treatment, drainage and site development works.

Granted

Core Planning Reasoning

The Inspector recommended a grant of permission as the development is consistent with the Z3 neighbourhood centre zoning objective, supports national climate policy for EV infrastructure, and protects local residential amenities through appropriate mitigation.

Decision Maker's Conclusion

  • The proposed modifications, including the part off-licence and new food offer, are permissible uses under the Z3 zoning objective and remain ancillary to the primary petrol station use.
  • The provision of 8 EV charging spaces is strongly supported by the Climate Action Plan 2025 and Development Plan policies aimed at decarbonising transport.
  • Potential impacts on the visual and residential amenities of adjacent properties (specifically Claremont Court) regarding noise, lighting, and privacy are adequately addressed via a comprehensive landscaping scheme and restrictive planning conditions.

Cited Policies (CDP)

Zoning Objective Z3Section 14.7.3Policy CA25 (Electric Vehicles)Policy CEE13 (Green and Circular Economy)Policy SMT29 (EV Charging Network)Policy SMT2 (Decarbonising Transport)Policy CCUV27 (Convenience Retail)Policy CCUV28 (Retail Services)Section 15.14.8 (Off-licences)Section 15.14.15 (Petrol stations)Section 15.14.15.1 (Lighting, landscaping and signage)Section 15.14.15.2 (Ancillary uses and retailing)Section 15.17.5 (Shopfront and façade design)Appendix 2 (Retail Strategy)

Decision Document Summary

The application concerns a Circle K service station on Finglas Road, Glasnevin, situated on Z3 zoned lands. The proposal involves internal layout modifications to create a part off-licence (24.5 sqm), a new food offer (25.1 sqm), and an increase in net retail area to 100 sqm, alongside the installation of 8 EV charging spaces. Third-party appellants (Claremount Residents Association) raised significant concerns regarding the removal of 20 mature trees, level differences between the site and thei...
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