Tramore Local Area Plan - Waterford County Council

Chapter 11: Development Control Standards5. Where the junction occurs on the opposite side of the road from the station, thevehicular entrances or exits shall be sited not nearer than 22.85m. (75ft.) from thejunction where the width of the intersecting road exceeds 7.62m. (25 ft.).6. No pump, hosepipe or other service may be made or adapted to serve vehiclesstanding on the public road. The station shall not have more than two vehiclesopenings on any road. Such openings shall have a maximum width of 7.62m. (25 ft.).7. The road boundary of the station must be finished except at openings with a wall orrailing to a height of not less than 0.45m. (1’ 6”) over the level of the adjoining road.8. Where sufficient space is available and amenity requirements (including car parkingspace) are complied with, the station may incorporate Show Rooms for the sale ofmotor vehicles and/ or motor accessories. A workshop, car wash or use for retailtrading other than such showrooms shall be regarded as ancillary to a petrol station.9. It will be necessary that landscaping, including tree planting and suitable screening,be incorporated in petrol stations having regard to the amenity of the surroundingareas. This requirement will be of particular importance in regard to the rear and sideview of the petrol station.10. In considering applications for permission to erect petrol stations, the PlanningAuthority will have regard to the protection or improvement of existing amenitiesand will seek to prevent the creation of traffic hazards both from traffic movementsand lighting arrangements. In regard to the latter, the character of the road, trafficvolumes and speeds will be especially considered. Generally, petrol stations will notbe allowed on dual metalled surfaces on a bend or junction or where visibility isotherwise obstructed.11. Unless permission has been specifically granted for such, the placing of cars,caravans, kiosks, chalets or other structures on the station will be a contravention ofthe Development Plan.12. Canopy lighting and forecourt lighting should either be fully cut off or recessed so asnot to cause dazzle or distraction to other road users.13. All new fascia shall be slated and not illuminated.14. All petroleum-retailing stations must comply with the Air Pollution Act, 1987(Petroleum Vapour Emissions) Regulations, 1997 (S.I. No. 375 of 1997). From the1 December 2004, all existing stations must be fitted with vapour recoveryequipment.Petrol filling stations shall be used primarily for that purpose and any ancillaryretail use shall be limited in size to 100m 2 net.93