Operator Licence Application Published for Clyst St Mary Business Park
A formal application for a goods vehicle operator's licence has been publicly announced concerning a site in Clyst St Mary, Devon. The statutory notice was published both in the Exeter Express & Echo newspaper and on the official Public Notice Portal on Thursday, 22nd January 2026.
Details of the Application
The application has been submitted by Mimo Groundworks Ltd, a company based in Bridgwater, Somerset. The firm is seeking authorisation to establish an operating centre at Mushroom Road, located within the Hill Barton Business Park in Clyst St Mary.
An operating centre is defined as the principal base where goods vehicles are normally kept when not in use and from which they are dispatched. Its approval is a mandatory component of the goods vehicle operator's licensing system, which is regulated by the national Traffic Commissioner.
The key particulars of the application are as follows:
- Applicant: Mimo Groundworks Ltd, 76 Durleigh Road, Durleigh, Bridgwater, Somerset TA6 7JE.
- Proposed Operating Centre: Mushroom Road, Hill Barton Business Park, Clyst St Mary, Devon EX5 1DR.
- Fleet Details: The application is for 2 goods vehicles and 0 trailers.
- Legal Basis: The application is made under the statutory goods vehicle operator's licence regime.
- Publication: The notice appears in the Exeter Express & Echo and on the Public Notice Portal.
Understanding the Operator's Licence
A goods vehicle operator's licence is a legal authorisation that permits a business to operate heavy goods vehicles on public roads. The licensing framework is designed to uphold stringent standards concerning:
- Road safety protocols.
- Vehicle maintenance and roadworthiness.
- Environmental impact considerations.
Central to this authorisation is the formal approval of the operating centre where the vehicles will be based.
Making a Formal Representation
The publication of this notice initiates a formal consultation period during which affected parties may submit representations.
Who is eligible to make a representation? Owners or occupiers of land (including buildings) in the vicinity of the proposed operating centre who believe their use or enjoyment of that land would be adversely affected have the right to make a written submission.
How to submit a representation:
- Send a written statement outlining your reasons to the Traffic Commissioner at: Quarry House, Quarry Hill, Leeds, LS2 7UE.
- Simultaneously, you must send a copy of your representation to the applicant at Mimo Groundworks Ltd, 76 Durleigh Road, Durleigh, Bridgwater, Somerset, TA6 7JE.
Deadline for submissions: All representations must be received within 21 days of the notice's publication. This period commenced on Thursday, 22nd January 2026, as stated in both the online portal entry and the print notice.
Content of a Representation
Any representation should clearly include:
- Your full name and address.
- A detailed explanation of how you believe the proposed operating centre would affect your use or enjoyment of nearby land.
Individuals or businesses with concerns are encouraged to articulate them plainly and to retain a copy of their submission for their own records. Official guidance on the process of making representations is available from government sources, and further details of the notice can be accessed via the Public Notice Portal.
Key Contact Points
- Traffic Commissioner: Quarry House, Quarry Hill, Leeds, LS2 7UE.
- Applicant (for copy correspondence): Mimo Groundworks Ltd, 76 Durleigh Road, Durleigh, Bridgwater, Somerset, TA6 7JE.
Residents and local businesses who wish to review the full application documentation are directed to consult the entry on the Public Notice Portal or the relevant notice in the Exeter Express & Echo.
