A Carlow petrol station has lodged planning permission for a new seating area and E-car charge points.

O'Toole's Service Station Ltd on the Bunclody Road in Tullow has applied for the construction of a rear extension to the existing premises.

It is to include a new storage area, ancillary office accommodation, new toilet facilities, kitchen facilities and seating area and incorporating internal alterations to existing shop layout and alterations to front elevation.

It also includes electric car charging points and ancillary services associated with same.

A decision is due by Carlow County Council on April 5.