Wombwell car wash to be redeveloped for shops and parking
Former filling station redevelopment will bring “modest” economic benefits
A development of three new shops has been approved for Wombwell, with parking and electric vehicle charging points outside.
The development will replace existing buildings at a former filling station site in Brampton Road, on the corner of the junction with Dove Road - now used as a hand car-washing site.
Under the approval, granted by Barnsley Council, work must start within the next three years, but the developer will still need approval for issues including plans to control dust during construction and drainage.
A report from the council’s planning department said: “The proposal will have a moderately positive economic impact in terms of job creation both long term for employees of the units and shorter term for construction jobs.
“There would be positive environmental benefits in terms of providing provision of electric vehicle charging points and there would be no harm to residential or visual amenity.”
It is anticipated one of the three units will be occupied by a convenience store, with 36 parking spaces to serve the three outlets.