KILDARE: Major expansion planned for service station used by commuters

An extension is being planned for a Circle K service station on the N7 southbound. 

A planning application has been submitted to Kildare County Council by Circle K Ireland Retail Limited.

The documents relate to a 61.4 square metre extension to the existing service station amenity building to accommodate a new food facility.

Included in the design is revised seating, customer toilets, storage and staff areas resulting in a net retail floor area of 87 square metres and an overall floor area of 330.8 square metres. 

Also planned is a new canopy, new and relocated signage, a new entrance and exit doors, a pay hatch and new glazing.

A new western site entrance area is proposed along with eight new car parking spaces, including two disabled spaces.

A new bicycle parking area comprising of six spaces is also in the documents. 

A 2,100mm high timber fencing surrounding the site is also planned, according to Construction Information Services database.