A BUSINESS owner has submitted plans for a new MOT Centre to be built.
John Stone, of Stone Tyres on College Street, has sent in the proposals to St Helens Council.
The plans seek permission to create an MOT centre next to the Stone Tyres premises.
Plans state that he proposed premises "will be used as an MOT centre offering Class 7 and Class 4 MOT services".
It adds: "The proposed unit has been considered in terms of height, prominence and appearance so not to detract from its surroundings.
"The existing site is an unmade, parcel of grass / soft landscaping. The site is relatively level and construction upon the site will not cause detriment to the streetscape.
"The works will make good use of space which is seldom used and will add new business premises and create jobs in association with the development".
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It added that pre-application meetings with council representatives "concluded that a full planning application should be considered as
the development will add to the area in a positive manner".
John Stone
The planning application received dozens of letters of support from residents.
One said the MOT centre would be "beneficial for the area" and that "the creation of new jobs should also be a key factor in the planning consideration".
A determination deadline on plans has been set by the council for July 6.
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