Extension proposed for service station located in County Kildare

An extension has been proposed for a service station located in County Kildare.

Circle K Ireland Energy Limited is seeking planning permisson from Kildare County Council for the changes at its service station located on the southbound carriageway of the N7, Naas Road, Kill.

Specifically the company is seeking permission for a 61.4 square metre extension to the existing service station amenity building in order to accommodate a new food offer and revised seating, circulation, customer toilets, storage, staff areas, resulting in a net retail floor area of 87sqm and an overall floor area of 330.8sqm.

Elevational changes to the building are also planned.

These proposed changes would include: a new canopy, new and relocated signage, new entrance and exit doors, a pay hatch and new glazing; revisions to the site layout incorporating a modified western site entrance area; eight new car parking spaces (including two disable spaces); a new bicycle parking area comprising six spaces and new signage at eastern entrance; the construction of two refuse areas in southwest corner with 2,100mm high timber fencing surrounding; and all associated drainage and other site development works.

The date received is listed as June 28, while the submission-by and date received is listed as August 8 and August 22 respectively.