A longstanding garage in Hampsthwaite has resubmitted plans for a new MOT building.
Simon Graeme Auto Services Centre, which is based on Grayston Plain Lane, applied to relocate to the opposite side of the road last year.
The garage, situated just off the A59 near Hampsthwaite, has been established for over 25 years.
The move would have seen a new purpose-built facility created and the current MOT centre and car park demolished.
The new garage would also have included units for MOT servicing, training space and a reception and office. Fifteen car parking spaces would be provided, including six electric vehicle charging points.
However, Harrogate Borough Council rejected the proposal on the grounds that the development site was in open countryside and considered to be “unsustainably located”.
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Now, the garage has resubmitted the plans to North Yorkshire Council which include a reduced MOT building size with the removal of the office and reception.
It adds the new building would be used in association with the current base on the other side of the road, which would be retained.
Documents submitted to the council said:
“The proposed building will be used in association with the existing business which will be retained – as such main reception area will be as existing with service / MOT bay and the new building will enable the business to meet its growing demand and also provide safe space to service electric vehicles and larger leisure / agricultural vehicles.”
The company added the new building was required in order for the business to adapt to changes in the industry.
It said:
“The proposed development seeks to create and deliver a simple, functional building to enable the business to grow and adapt to the changing needs of the business arising from growth of EV / hybrid vehicles and demand for servicing of larger leisure and agricultural vehicles.”
North Yorkshire Council will make a decision on the plan at a later date.
