Dromiskin filling station close to being sold

A filling station and convenience store in Dromiskin is close to being sold after going sale agreed in recent days.

The Texaco garage and Centra store is located in the heart of the village and is currently run by Hallinan’s, whose lease is unaffected by the sale. It is understood that Hallinan’s themselves led the bidding for the business. Estate agents DNG Duffy had been seeking €800,000, although the agreed selling price is not known.

The pharmacy which makes up part of the complex is not part of the sale.

The investment property includes a supermarket, forecourt, canopy to the front, car wash, offices, storage, staff kitchen and toilets to the rear. There is also a car park to the side and rear of the property.

The property has 23 years and 11 months remaining on its lease, which was signed on June 1^st last year. The annual rent is €50,000 plus VAT, payable monthly pro rata, with a rent review every five years. There is also a break option after the first 10 years while the tenant is liable for insurance costs and service charges.

Dromiskin filling station on the market

A filling station and convenience store in Dromiskin has gone on the market for €800,000.

The Texaco garage and Centra store is located in the heart of the village and is currently run by Hallinan’s, whose lease is unaffected by the sale. The pharmacy which makes up part of the complex is not part of the sale.

The investment property includes a supermarket, forecourt, canopy to the front, car wash, offices, storage, staff kitchen and toilets to the rear. There is also a car park to the side and rear of the property.

The property has 23 years and 11 months remaining on its lease, which was signed on June 1^st last year. The annual rent is €50,000 plus VAT, payable monthly pro rata, with a rent review every five years. There is also a break option after the first 10 years while the tenant is liable for insurance costs and service charges.

Local estate agents DNG Duffy are handling the sale with further details available at www.dngduffy.ie

An Bord Pleanála give go ahead for new Maxol filling station on Dublin Road

The site of the former Texaco Southend Service Station on the Dublin Road, which Maxol has been given the go ahead to develop

Maxol have won the right to open up a new filling station at the Southend Services Station on the Dublin Road, opposite Dundalk IT.

Louth County Council initially granted conditional planning permission for the development at the site of the former Texaco station in October last year. However, Niall Clarke Oils Ltd – who also operate a filling station on the Dublin Road – lodged an appeal to An Bord Pleanála.

However, the planning authority opted to uphold the council’s decision, deciding that the “proposed development would not seriously injure the amenities of the area, would not adversely affect the character of the area, would be acceptable in terms of parking, traffic safety and convenience and would not, therefore, be contrary to the proper planning and sustainable development of the area.”

The opening of the filling station is still subject to 18 conditions being met but none should pose a problem.

Maxol hope to erect a new supermarket on the 0.25 hectare site, including an ATM, deli, ancillary stores and offices and internal and external seating areas.

There would also be a new forecourt canopy, rollover carwash, equipment store, floodlighting and security cameras, a rear compound area, underground fuel tanks, a petrol interceptor, a carwash interceptor, an aluminium clad illuminated gantry sign and associated services including drainage works and alterations to the existing access to the public road.

In January Maxol announced a new partnership with Dundalk IT as part of the institute’s Global Student Project 2015.

The cross college collaboration project will see DKIT students join forces with students from universities in USA and Australia to develop a new mobile app for Moreish, Maxol’s new convenience food and café brand.

Using digital communication facilities and on-line project management software, the teams of students will work together to design the Moreish café app for Maxol. Students will test the app among the student and staff base at DKIT, with the intention to expand its use across the 30 Moreish deli cafés that are expected to be open by the end of 2015. Potential built-in features of the app will include; food ordering, delivery, payment and a loyalty programme.

Appeal lodged against plans for Maxol filling station on Dublin Road

The site of the former Texaco Southend Service Station on the Dublin Road, which Maxol had been given the go ahead to develop prior to the appeal

An appeal has been lodged with An Bord Pleanála against Louth County Council’s decision to grant Maxol conditional planning permission for a new supermarket and filling station at the Southend Service Station on the Dublin Road – opposite Dundalk IT.

Formerly a Texaco station, the site was completely leveled in recent years.

When the initial application by Maxol was made earlier this year there were two objections from P Herr and Associates on behalf of Niall Clarke Oils Ltd and William Fry, acting on behalf of John V McCabe and Dympna McCabe, the owners and residents of the property situated immediately south of and adjoining the proposed development site.

Maxol hope to erect a new supermarket on the 0.25 hectare site, including an ATM, deli, ancillary stores and offices and internal and external seating areas.

There would also be a new forecourt canopy, rollover carwash, equipment store, floodlighting and security cameras, a rear compound area, underground fuel tanks, a petrol interceptor, a carwash interceptor, an aluminium clad illuminated gantry sign and associated services including drainage works and alterations to the existing access to the public road.

The application had been given the go ahead last month subject to 20 conditions but will now be delayed while the appeal is heard.

Maxol given the go ahead for Dublin Road filling station

The site of the former Texaco Southend Service Station on the Dublin Road, which Maxol have been given the go ahead to develop

Maxol have been granted conditional planning permission by Louth County Council for a new supermarket and filling station at the Southend Service Station on the Dublin Road – opposite Dundalk IT.

Formerly a Texaco station, the site was completely leveled in recent years.

Now though Maxol hope to erect a new supermarket on the 0.25 hectare site, including an ATM, deli, ancillary stores and offices and internal and external seating areas.

There would also be a new forecourt canopy, rollover carwash, equipment store, floodlighting and security cameras, a rear compound area, underground fuel tanks, a petrol interceptor, a carwash interceptor, an aluminium clad illuminated gantry sign and associated services including drainage works and alterations to the existing access to the public road.

The application has been given the go ahead subject to 20 conditions.

Ardee Road reopens to traffic

The scene at the Ardee Road on Sunday. Picture courtesy of Marko’s Pizza, Clanbrassil Street, Dundalk

The Ardee Road reopened to traffic.

The road – the N52/R171 – had been closed since the weekend due to heavy flooding in the Mounthamilton area.

It resulted in a substantial loss of business for a number of outlets, including Paddy Clarke’s Texaco filling station.

A number of residents along the road are still dealing with excess water on their properties but the fact the road has reopened should alleviate some of the traffic problems that the town has been experiencing in recent days.

Multi-vehicle accident at Newry Bridge in Dundalk

The scene of the crash

A multi-vehicle accident has occurred on the Newry Bridge, close to the Lisdoo.

The crash, which took place around 6.30pm outside Bishop’s Texaco Filling Station and Riverside Drive, involved three cars – two Renault Clios and an Opel Corsa.

While damage has been caused to all of the cars, it is not believed that any significant injuries were sustained in the smash.

Maxol eyeing new filling station on Dublin Road

The site of the former Texaco Southend Service Station on the Dublin Road

Maxol have applied to Louth County Council for planning permission for a new supermarket and filling station at the Southend Service Station on the Dublin Road – opposite Dundalk IT.

Formerly a Texaco station, the site was completely leveled in recent years.

Now though Maxol hope to erect a new supermarket on the 0.25 hectare site, including an ATM, deli, ancillary stores and offices and internal and external seating areas.

There would also be a new forecourt canopy, rollover carwash, equipment store, floodlighting and security cameras, a rear compound area, underground fuel tanks, a petrol interceptor, a carwash interceptor, an aluminium clad illuminated gantry sign and associated services including drainage works and alterations to the existing acess to the public road.

The local authority are due to make a decision on the matter on Thursday August 7^th.

Planning granted for new filling station on Dublin Road

The site of the former Texaco Southend Service Station on the Dublin Road

A new fuel station could still be constructed at the former Texaco Southend Service Station on the Dublin Road after Shepwil Ltd were granted conditional planning permission for an extension of the planning they were initially granted five years ago.

This allowed them to demolish the previous canopy and decommission the existing underground fuel storage tanks and associated fuel pipework.

That work has already been completed but the new forecourt was never built.

The plans for the site include the construction of a new 4.5m high forecourt canopy, the installation of three underground 40,000 litre fuel tanks, three fuel dispensers and an air/water service area.

They also hope to create a new 100sqm retail area, comprising a delicatessen, ancillary office and toilets.

The site, located beside Dromad Hire and opposite Dundalk IT, measures 0.25 hectares had been on the market with Dublin-based estate agents Knight Frank up until last May.

Shepwil Ltd, with an address at Quayside Business Park in Dundalk, was set up last July by Brian W Byrne and Bridget Williams.

Plans for Dublin Road filling station remain on track

The site of the former Texaco Southend Service Station on the Dublin Road

Shepwil Ltd still retain hope of constructing a new fuel station at the former Texaco Southend Service Station on the Dublin Road.

The company have applied to Louth County Council for an extension of the planning permission previously granted in 2009, which allowed them to demolish the previous canopy and decommission the existing underground fuel storage tanks and associated fuel pipework.

That work has already been completed but the new forecourt was never built.

The plans for the site include the construction of a new 4.5m high forecourt canopy, the installation of three underground 40,000 litre fuel tanks, three fuel dispensers and an air/water service area.

They also hope to create a new 100sqm retail area, comprising a delicatessen, ancillary office and toilets.

The site, located beside Dromad Hire and opposite Dundalk IT, measures 0.25 hectares had been on the market with Dublin-based estate agents Knight Frank up until last May.

Shepwil Ltd, with an address at Quayside Business Park in Dundalk, was set up last July by Brian W Byrne and Bridget Williams.