A Plymouth-based company has formally applied for permission to run heavy goods vehicles from a new operating centre in the city. Enviroline Drainage Services Ltd has submitted an application for a standard national goods vehicle operator's licence, a move that could see commercial vehicles based at 150 Foulston Avenue.
Application Details and Proposed Operating Centre
The application was officially published in a public notice in The Herald and on the Public Notice Portal. The notice is dated Saturday, 3 January 2026. The company, which is registered at Unit 4 Seaton Park on William Prance Road in Derriford, is seeking to establish its operating centre at the Foulston Avenue location, postcode PL5 1HR.
The licence being applied for is a standard national operator's licence, which would allow the firm to undertake work across the country. The initial proposal outlines a fleet size of two vehicles and zero trailers.
How Local Residents Can Respond
The public notice process is a critical part of the regulatory framework, giving those who may be affected a direct say. Owners or occupiers of land near the proposed site on Foulston Avenue who believe their use or enjoyment of that land would be impacted have a legal right to make representations.
Any written representations must be submitted to the Traffic Commissioner at Quarry House, Quarry Hill, Leeds, LS2 7UE. The deadline for submissions is Saturday, 24 January 2026, which is 21 days from the notice date. A copy of any representation must also be sent to Enviroline Drainage Services Ltd at its business address.
The Traffic Commissioner's office provides a 'Guide to Making Representations' on the GOV.UK website, which is recommended reading for anyone considering responding to the notice.
Why This Licence Application Matters for Plymouth
Applications for goods vehicle operator licences are significant as they determine where large commercial vehicles can be parked, maintained, and operated from on a daily basis. The Traffic Commissioner's decision will consider several potential impacts on the local area, including:
- Site access and egress for large vehicles.
- Parking arrangements for the HGVs.
- Potential noise from vehicle movements or maintenance.
- Increased traffic movement and implications for road safety on nearby streets.
This process offers residents and local businesses in the vicinity of Foulston Avenue a formal opportunity to raise relevant concerns about planning, amenity, and environmental impact. The regulator will weigh these points alongside the company's operational needs before making a final ruling.
Full details of the application can be found via the listing on the Public Notice Portal.
