Dromoland Castle Hotel is seeking to block renewed plans by forecourt operator Applegreen to extend its network of motorway service areas into Co Clare.

 Last month, Applegreen lodged plans to construct a motorway service stop on the Limerick-Ennis motorway in close proximity to the five-star hotel.

 Last year, the Council refused planning to Applegreen for a service station at the site.

 

In its objection, Dromoland stated that the proposed development could result in the proliferation of service areas by the creation of two off-line motorway service stations in immediate proximity to each other at only 5.9km apart.

 The appeal states that such an approach could lead to driver confusion on the M18 route due to likely multiplicity and duplication of similar motorway signage.

 

Dromoland Castle points out the planned development site is 200m from the estate and 600m from its main entrance.