A Plymouth-based company has formally applied for permission to operate a commercial goods vehicle from a site on the edge of Dartmoor. The application is now open for public scrutiny, giving local residents and businesses a limited window to voice any concerns.
Details of the Operator Licence Application
The Plym Group Ltd, which lists its address as 65 Outland Road, Plymouth, PL2 3DA, has submitted an application to the national regulatory body. The company is seeking a standard goods vehicle operator's licence. A key part of the application names Redlake Training Estate in Ivybridge, PL21 0EZ, as a proposed operating centre.
The statutory notice outlining this plan was published in The Herald newspaper and appears on the official Public Notice Portal. The notice is dated Saturday, January 10, 2026.
What the Application Entails
Under the goods vehicle operator licensing system, companies must specify both the number and type of vehicles they intend to base at any operating centre. This process is designed to provide transparency and allows those who live or work nearby to assess the potential impact on their local area.
This particular notice sets a clear maximum for the Ivybridge site: one goods vehicle and one trailer. The authority responsible for reviewing the application and making the final decision is the Traffic Commissioner, based in Leeds.
Who Can Respond and How
The law provides a formal mechanism for feedback. Owners or occupiers of land (including buildings) near the Redlake Training Estate can make written representations if they believe their use or enjoyment of that land would be affected.
Any such representation must be submitted in writing within a strict deadline. Interested parties have 21 days from the notice date, meaning all correspondence must be received by Saturday, January 31, 2026.
Submissions should clearly state the reasons for objection or comment and must relate to grounds which the Traffic Commissioner can consider under the relevant legislation. Vague complaints are unlikely to be taken into account.
The Process for Making a Representation
To submit a formal representation, individuals must write directly to the Office of the Traffic Commissioner. The address is:
Traffic Commissioner, Quarry House, Quarry Hill, Leeds, LS2 7UE.
The letter must include the respondent's full name and address, their connection to the locality, and a detailed explanation of their concerns. It is a legal requirement that a copy of this representation is sent simultaneously to the applicant company: The Plym Group Ltd, 65 Outland Road, Plymouth, PL2 3DA.
Once the deadline passes, the Office of the Traffic Commissioner will review all submissions. Depending on the nature of the representations, they may request further information or even convene a public inquiry before deciding whether to grant or refuse the licence.
Next Steps for the Public
Those who believe they may be impacted are strongly encouraged to act promptly. Providing specific reasons and any supporting evidence will strengthen a representation. A comprehensive guide on how to make an effective representation is available on the official UK government website.
For the absolute certainty of the published wording, readers should refer to the original print notice in The Herald. The online entry on the Public Notice Portal should also be consulted for the full terms and any potential updates to the application details.
