Plans for car wash on site of car park ‘will create opportunities’
PLANS have been lodged to transform a private car park in Jarrow into a car wash and valeting facility.
The application, submitted to South Tyneside Council’s planning department, proposes the conversion of land adjacent to Jarrow Civic Hall at 59-61, Ellison Street.
The plan includes the creation of new full-time jobs and the construction of a site cabin/office at the south west of the site. The proposed opening hours are from 9am until 5pm, Monday to Saturday, and 10am until 4pm on Sundays.
The developers have stated that these hours have been “carefully considered to reduce any noise impact on the neighbouring area and to reduce any impact on the surrounding traffic during times of congestion”.
Measures will also be implemented to “ensure public and highway safety”, including staff “controlling the placement of the cars and ensuring that no cars block the public footpath”.
The planning statement further added: “The proposed development will have between five and 10 staff working at one time. Sufficient parking for the staff is available within the site.”
“The site would create job opportunities which will create opportunities in Jarrow town centre and assist with the growth of the town centre whilst avoiding or minimising environmental impacts and congestion and safeguarding natural and cultural assets.”
“It is considered that this site is a sustainable site to operate the proposed business which will create opportunities in Jarrow town centre which will promote the growth of the area as set out within policy J6 of South Tyneside Council’s Local Plan”.
Site plans indicate that existing car parking barriers and fencing would be dismantled to make way for the new development, which includes a modified vehicular entrance, a car wash area, and a service layby.
A verdict on the planning application will be reached following a period of council consultation.
Residents can submit their comments on the proposal through South Tyneside Council’s planning portal website until April 30, 2024.
For further details on the planning application or to monitor its status, visit the council’s planning portal website and use the search reference: ST/0223/24/ FUL.