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Search the Public Notice PortalA new electric vehicle charging hub could be built near a busy McDonald's restaurant just off the M5 in Somerset if new plans are approved.
The Oaktree business park lies off the A38 Bristol Road in Highbridge, just south of the Edithmead roundabout which links the town to junction 22 of the motorway.
The business park currently includes drive-thru restaurants operated by Greggs, McDonald's and Starbucks, larger outlets operated by Howdens and Screwfix, a Ford car dealership and a range of smaller business units.
London-based TLB Developments Ltd has now applied to build a charging hub for electric vehicles on one of the remaining vacant plots - with Somerset Council expected to make a decision within the next six months.
If approved, the charging hub will be delivered on the corner of Angus Way and Highland Way within the business park, near the Tarnock Garage and opposite the entrance to the McDonald's outlet (which opened in September 2024).
The site will be divided into two sections, each with their separate access arrangements form the existing estate roads.
On Highland Way (near the Studio Essence health and fitness centre), 16 "ultra-rapid" charging points will be installed, along with a substation and two "supercharger cabinets" which can cater for a wide range of electric vehicles.
On Angus Way, a self-service car wash area will be created, with vehicles following a one-way system near the existing Ford garage access.
A spokesperson for Enzygo Ltd (representing the applicant) said: "The proposal responds directly to the urgent national and local need to expand EV charging infrastructure to support the transition to a low carbon transport network and achieve the UK’s net zero commitments.
"The proposed development would contribute to this objective by delivering ultra-rapid charging infrastructure in a strategically accessible location close to Junction 22 of the M5 and the A38 corridor, supporting both strategic motorway users and the surrounding employment area.
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"The proposed EV charging hub and ancillary car wash will provide modern infrastructure for employees, businesses, fleet vehicles and visitors to the employment area.
"In doing so, the development will enhance the attractiveness, sustainability and long-term competitiveness of the area.
"The proposed infrastructure is modest in scale and low in height, and the development incorporates soft landscaping and biodiversity enhancements that will improve the visual and ecological value of the site."
The council is expected to make a decision on the proposals before Christmas.
A decision is also expected shortly on proposals for a similar charging hub within the Dunball services on Old Works Road in Bridgwater, brought forward by Ionity GbmH.
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