Plans to create around 30 permanent jobs through a new roadside services development in Goole have been submitted to East Riding of Yorkshire Council.
Yorkshire-based forecourt retailer and operator The Brookfield Group, working alongside local landowners, is proposing a new fuel filling station, shop and ultra-rapid electric vehicle (EV) charging facilities on a 0.86-hectare site at Lady Sybil Road, off the A614 Rawcliffe Road, close to junction 36 of the M62.
Aziz Patel, managing director at The Brookfield Group, said: “Goole is a growing area, with new housing, businesses and increasing demand for accessible roadside services. We see a real opportunity to bring our retail experience to the area, improve the choice of roadside services available and provide a service station that meets the needs of both the local community and passing motorists.
“Having established successful sites in Pocklington and Beverley, we want to bring the same standards of service, cleanliness and customer experience to Goole. We’re also committed to supporting the communities in which we operate, and the creation of around 30 permanent jobs will provide valuable local employment opportunities.”
“As a forecourt retailer and operator, our focus has always been on providing customers with quality facilities, great service and everyday convenience. We understand that today’s forecourt is about much more than fuel. Customers want the convenience of being able to refuel, recharge, pick up everyday essentials and look after their vehicles, all in one location.”
The scheme will provide 12 ultra-rapid EV charging spaces, including two accessible spaces, served by 300kW charging points. Other facilities would include a shop selling refreshments and everyday essentials, customer toilets, an automatic car wash, five jet wash bays and two air, water and vacuum points. Solar panels on the shop roof would help provide electricity for the site. The proposals include 32 new trees, hedges and an area for dog walking for those using the roadside facilities.
James Cox, planning director at Leeds-based planning consultancy Lichfields, which has prepared the planning application, said: “The site is well located for roadside services, with an existing access from Lady Sybil Road and good connections to the M62. Its position next to the Aldi store and alongside existing commercial facilities also makes it a suitable location for the scheme.”
The planning application is now being considered by East Riding of Yorkshire Council.
