EV chargers planned as long-established forecourt looks to make changes
A long established forecourt in Leven is looking to add electric vehicle chargers.
The owner of Mountfleurie Service station also want to replace its car wash with a new jet wash.
An application has been submitted to Fife Council by Motor Fuel Limited.
The London based company said the forecourt was well established locally, and the The remainder of the site, including the sales building and forecourt, will remain as it is.
A supporting statement said: “The proposal seeks planning permission for the provision of a four bay electric vehicle charging hub positioned to the southwest of the site providing recharging facilities for four vehicles, plus an air/water bay, including associated infrastructure.
“Additionally, the proposal includes the closure of the existing drive-thru car wash and its replacement with a jet wash bay which will be accessed from the west side and complements the existing jet was bay currently positioned immediately to the south of the sales building. A vacuum bay is proposed between the existing jet wash and the sales building.
“Overall it is considered that the proposed addition of electric vehicle charging to the site and replacement of the car wash with a jet wash is entirely policy compliant and supported by national and local policy at all levels.
“Due consideration has been given to the amenity of local residents and the application is submitted with supporting noise, tree/landscaping, contamination and coal mining information which confirms that the proposal is acceptable in these terms.”
Councillors will consider the application in due course.