Haulage firm seeks Durham base for goods vehicles and trailers - public notice

Land-Star Express applies to expand at Tursdale Business Park, Durham, housing seven HGVs and 12 trailers <i>(Image: PA)</i>

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A haulage company has applied to expand its operations in Durham by adding a new operating centre capable of housing up to seven goods vehicles and 12 trailers.

Land-Star Express Limited, based in Stockton, plans to use Unit N10A at Tursdale Business Park in Tursdale, Durham.

The application, submitted as part of a request to change its existing Goods Vehicle Operator’s Licence.

Under the regulations, anyone who owns or occupies land nearby and believes their property or quality of life could be affected by the proposed operating centre can make a written representation to the Traffic Commissioner within 21 days of the notice being published.

Objections must be sent to Quarry House, Quarry Hill, Leeds, LS2 7UE, and a copy must also be sent to the applicant at Varsity House, C/O AE Scott, 2 Falcon Court, Stockton-on-Tees, TS18 3TS.

The notice, published on October 7, remains open for comment until October 28.

Further details about how to submit a representation, as well as a guide for those wishing to do so, can be found at www.gov.uk/object-hgv-operator-licence .