Motor Fuel Limited has formally submitted an application to Plymouth City Council seeking to vary the premises licence for the Plymstock Pomphlett Road Service Station, located at 15 Pomphlett Road, Plymstock, Plymouth, PL9 7BH. This significant proposal, detailed in a public notice, aims to authorise extensions and alterations to the existing premises while also modifying current licence conditions.
Details of the Proposed Variation
The application outlines two primary objectives. Firstly, it seeks permission to extend and make alterations to the physical structure of the service station. Secondly, it requests variations to the specific conditions attached to the current operating authorisation. Such variations commonly pertain to adjustments in site layout, operational procedures, and the stipulations of the licence itself.
Licensing Authority Considerations
In assessing this application, the Licensing Authority will carefully evaluate all relevant representations in strict accordance with the Licensing Act 2003. The core licensing objectives that will guide this decision include:
- The prevention of crime and disorder
- Ensuring public safety
- The prevention of public nuisance
- The protection of children from harm
If approved, this variation could serve to formalise the station's current operational practices or facilitate the introduction of updated facilities, all while maintaining the council's statutory duty to uphold these fundamental licensing principles.
Public Consultation and Deadline
The public notice, dated Tuesday, January 27, 2026, has been published both on the Public Notice Portal and in The Herald newspaper. Interested parties have a defined window to submit their views.
Representations must be received by the Licensing Team no later than Tuesday, February 24, 2026. Submissions can be made in writing to the Licensing Team, Public Protection Service, Plymouth City Council, Ballard House, West Hoe Road, Plymouth, PL1 3BJ, or via email to licensing@plymouth.gov.uk.
The notice explicitly warns that it is a criminal offence to knowingly or recklessly make a false statement in connection with such an application, with the maximum penalty on summary conviction being an unlimited fine.
Viewing the Application
A full record of the application is available for public inspection during normal office hours at the Plymouth City Council address listed above. Comprehensive details are also accessible on the official Plymouth City Council website.
Winckworth Sherwood LLP, based at Arbor, 255 Blackfriars Road, London, SE1 9AX, are acting as the solicitors and authorised agents for the applicant, Motor Fuel Limited. For the most complete information, residents are directed to consult the full listing on the Public Notice Portal and the corresponding publication in The Herald.
