Major redevelopment plans lodged for former shop and filling station in Tipperary
Former shop site in Portroe set for major redevelopment under new planning proposal
Plans have been submitted to Tipperary County Council for the complete redevelopment of the former Spar shop and filling station site in Portroe.
Controllo Limited has lodged a planning application seeking permission for an extensive overhaul of the prominent site on the R494 at Portroe, Nenagh, with the proposal currently at pre-validation stage.
The development would involve the demolition of the existing dwelling house, shop unit, forecourt canopy and all ancillary structures on the site before the construction of a new modern filling station facility.
Under the plans, a new single-storey service building measuring 423.5 square metres would be built. The facility would include a convenience retail area, food preparation and delicatessen section, communal seating area, off-licence, post office area, customer toilets and staff and storage facilities.
The proposal also includes the installation of new fuel dispensing pump islands beneath a branded forecourt canopy, a remote fuel dispenser and a double-faced illuminated advertising totem sign.
Significant site improvements are also planned, including new bicycle and car parking spaces, an accessible parking bay and an air and water service area.
The application further proposes widening the existing vehicular entrance, landscaping works, resurfacing of the forecourt, sustainable urban drainage measures, new boundary treatments and retaining walls.
Existing underground fuel storage tanks would be decommissioned and replaced with new tanks and associated infrastructure as part of the redevelopment.
Planning documents submitted with the application state that the project would begin with the demolition of the existing structures and removal of fuel dispensing equipment before construction of the new shop building and forecourt facilities.
A preliminary construction management plan prepared by DL Group Consulting Engineers outlines measures to manage traffic, dust, noise and construction activity during the works.
The documents state that construction traffic will be highest during the demolition and foundation stages, while all deliveries will be accommodated within the site boundary to minimise disruption to road users.
The proposed development also includes provision for electric vehicle charging infrastructure, reflecting the growing demand for green alternative facilities across the county.
Tipperary County Council is due to make a decision on the application by August 13. Members of the public can make submissions or observations on the proposal up to July 23.