Redbeck petrol station to be demolished for new services and drive-thru
A ‘dated’ petrol station in Wakefield is to be demolished to make way for replacement ‘enhanced roadside services.’
Wakefield Council approved proposals for Redbeck Filling Station, on Doncaster Road, which include building a drive-thru unit to be occupied by a high street food or coffee chain.
A planning statement submitted on behalf of applicant Fuzail Patel said energy-efficient facilities, including electric vehicle (EV) charging points, were required at the site.
The document said: “Doncaster Road is the key gateway into the town and is utilised by passing motorists travelling to and from the town as well as by visitors to the area.
“The applicant considers there to be a need for enhanced roadside services within the immediate locality and seeks to expand the petrol filling station element in order to future-proof the site and prepare it for the inevitable phasing out of petrol/diesel vehicles and the rapid transition to electric and hybrid vehicles, which sees motorists remain on site for much longer.”
The statement said the station was “somewhat dated with a limited commercial offer” and had no provision for EV charging.
It said: “The current building on site also has a low energy efficiency rating.
“The proposed modifications will not only guarantee the viability of the site for decades to come but will provide the opportunity to bring forward a fully sustainable roadside service, contributing to the government’s net zero agenda whilst at the same time resulting in notable job creation for local people.”
The site is next to the former Redbeck Motel, which closed in February this year after plans to demolish the building to build 90 homes were given the green light.
The scheme also includes installing a new jet wash bay, car parking and landscaping around the greenbelt site.
The statement added: “It is envisaged that the proposed single storey drive-thru building would have a flat roof and also feature some glazing.
“It would be occupied by a nationally recognised food-to-go or coffee brand.”
No objections to the application were submitted to the local authority.
A council officer’s report said the scheme complied with local and national planning policies.
The officer said: “It is likely the level of activity would increase with a larger retail unit but it is not considered this activity alone would result in substantial harm to the openness of the green belt.
“No technical matters have been identified that cannot be satisfactorily addressed through planning conditions or a legal agreement.”
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