Lanhill Garage approved for on-site MOT test bay

Planning permission granted after 30 years of driving two miles for MOT testing

Lanhill Garage approved for on-site MOT test bay
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MRW Engineering garage, located in Lanhill near Chippenham, has received planning permission from Wiltshire Council to construct an on-site MOT test bay. The garage, which has operated for over 30 years, currently transports vehicles over two miles to Chippenham for MOT testing.

The approved application allows for an extension to the existing workshop building, providing additional floor space and the new MOT test bay. The garage employs five full-time staff.

The application highlighted that the current workshop space is overcrowded, and the extension will improve working conditions and provide secure storage for vehicles and parts. The business repairs and services a mix of agricultural, commercial, and passenger vehicles.

Currently, vehicles are driven 2.4 miles to Chippenham for MOT tests, which occurs three to four times daily, consuming one to two hours of work time. Wiltshire Council’s case officer acknowledged that the on-site MOT testing facility will increase business efficiency and reduce local traffic movements, thus reducing greenhouse gas emissions and improving road safety.

Source: Wiltshire Times

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