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Retention and completion permission for a car wash drive through facility, revised boundary treatments, hardstanding areas, site lighting, additional 2 no. fuelling pump station, water attenuation unit, petrol interceptors and all site development works to the rear of our existing service station
Refused
Core Refusal Reason
The proposed development would exacerbate flooding in the south of Ardee Town due to an inadequate surface water management strategy discharging into a watercourse already at capacity.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The proposed surface water discharge into the Mullameelan Stream is unacceptable as the stream and downstream culverts are already at or beyond capacity during storm events.
- The development would likely exacerbate existing flooding issues on the N2, Stoney Lane, and at vulnerable residential properties off John Street.
- The applicant failed to provide sufficient clarity or justification regarding the requirement for and intended future use of the large area of hardstanding to the rear of the site.
Cited Policies (CDP)
EE 1EE 2EE 55EE 59IU 19IU 20Section 13.13.11
Decision Document Summary
The application seeks retention and completion permission for a car wash facility, two additional fuel pumps, and associated site works at an existing service station on Drogheda Road, Ardee. While the principle of development is considered acceptable given the site's established commercial nature, the proposal is situated within Flood Zone B. The planning authority determined that the proposed drainage arrangements, which involve discharging surface water into the Mullameelan Stream, would wors...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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