Rural Commercial Development

We were approached by the purchasers of a disused rural petrol station to acquire planning permission for the demolition of its existing buildings, and their replacement with a new petrol station forecourt.

Of additional significance were additional services to be provided with the development which included a village shop and Post Office which would provide local services to the surrounding small villages in dispersed rural settlement pattern. Products sold from the shop will be principally sources from local producers.

The proposed development required careful design considerations, maximising the use of space within a constrained site. Additional challenges included the presence of protected species, contamination and objects development within Highways controlled land which required a separate application process under S247 of the Highways Act.

The application received over 40 letters of support from Local Residents and was permitted under Delegated Powers. 5FTE jobs will be provided to the area.