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Permission for the demolition of existing buildings for a new unmanned service station development containing 3no. fuel dispensers/islands, forecourt canopy, underground tank farm and interceptors, 2no. entrances/exits for one way circulation, 1no. new freestanding totem, 1no plant/storage structure, forecourt signage, and all associated site development, lighting, and landscaping works

Refused

Core Refusal Reason

The development was refused primarily due to significant traffic safety hazards at the site exit, lack of demonstrated legal interest in required third-party lands, and insufficient site-specific drainage information.

Decision Maker's Conclusion

  • The proposed vehicular exit arrangement requires traffic to traverse a designated ghost-island on Donore Road, creating a significant traffic safety hazard and endangering public safety.
  • The applicant failed to demonstrate sufficient legal interest or obtain necessary third-party consent for essential site clearance and setback works on lands outside their ownership.
  • The absence of site-specific infiltration test results means the proposal fails to comply with Policy IU 19 regarding Sustainable Drainage Systems (SuDS) and adequate surface water management.

Cited Policies (CDP)

Section 13.21.2.3Section 13.14.5Section 13.16.9Policy Objective EE 33Section 13.14Section 13.14.1Section 13.14.2Section 13.14.3Section 13.13.8Policy Objective IU 19Policy Objective IU 20Policy Objective IU 21Policy Objective IU 22

Decision Document Summary

This application sought permission for an unmanned 24-hour service station on a brownfield site zoned for residential use on Donore Road, Drogheda. While the principle of development was considered on its merits under the Louth County Development Plan 2021-2027, the proposal was refused due to critical traffic safety concerns regarding the site exit, the inability to deliver the proposed access design on third-party lands without consent, and a lack of technical data to support the proposed surf...
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