Fuel station's 24-hour plans cause anger
The application has been submitted to Wakefield Council for the station on the corner of Hardwick Road and Ackworth Road, Pontefract.
The owner is seeking to lift a condition that restricts the opening hours that were imposed when the station was first redeveloped in 1990.
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Hide AdUnder the proposals, the attached Co-op store would also remain open, with customers served through a ‘night window’ for security purposes.
However, 13 letters of objections have been received by the council, claiming there is no demand for such a service.
Resident David Jones wrote to Wakefield Council’s planning department and said: “There have been a number of challenges to applications on this site in the last seven months.
“This area is a quiet residential area. There are residential properties on all sides.
“It is clear that any changes to the operating hours would have a major impact on the quality of life on all local residents.”
A decision on the application is expected at a later date.