Veolia Applies to Modify Goods Vehicle Operator Licence for Plymouth Site
An official notice concerning a goods vehicle operator's licence has confirmed that Veolia ES UK Ltd has submitted an application to alter its existing licence. The proposed change involves the addition of a new operating centre at Langage Farm Dairy Products, located at Higher Chalonsleigh, Smithaleigh, Plymouth, with the postcode PL7 5AY. This proposal was formally published on January 22, 2026, appearing both on the Public Notice Portal and in the local publication, The Herald.
If the application is successful, the site would be authorised to accommodate and operate up to four goods vehicles, with no trailers specified under the licence amendment. This development is part of Veolia's operational strategy in the region.
Key Details of the Application
The applicant is Veolia ES UK Ltd, headquartered at 8th Floor, 210 Pentonville Road, London, N1 9JY. The specific location for the proposed operating centre is Langage Farm Dairy Products in Plymouth. The licence change solely pertains to adding this operating centre to the company's current operator's licence, with the fleet capacity set at four goods vehicles and zero trailers.
The regulatory authority overseeing this application is the Traffic Commissioner for the West of England. This body will assess the proposal based on statutory criteria to ensure compliance and consider any local impacts.
Opportunity for Public Representations
Owners or occupiers of land, including buildings, in the vicinity of the proposed operating centre who believe that the use or enjoyment of their property might be adversely affected are entitled to submit written representations. These must be lodged within a 21-day period from January 22, 2026.
Representations should clearly state the reasons for any objections or concerns and must be sent to the Traffic Commissioner for the West of England at the Office of the Traffic Commissioner, Quarry House, Quarry Hill, Leeds, LS2 7UE. Importantly, a copy of the representation must be simultaneously forwarded to the applicant, Veolia ES UK Ltd, at its London address provided above.
A comprehensive Guide to making representations is available directly from the Traffic Commissioner’s Office to assist individuals in this process. Residents and local businesses are strongly encouraged to review the full notice and consider submitting representations if they have specific apprehensions.
Common Considerations for Representations
Matters that are frequently raised in such representations include, but are not limited to:
- Site access and egress arrangements
- Highway safety implications
- Adequacy of parking and vehicle turning space
- The number, frequency, and timing of vehicle movements
- Potential noise disturbances
- Impacts on local environmental amenity
The suitability of access routes and the relationship with neighbouring land uses are typically highly relevant factors in the Traffic Commissioner’s assessment. Residents and businesses in Smithaleigh and the broader Plymouth area, who possess detailed local knowledge, may wish to incorporate these points into any representation they choose to make.
Next Steps and Further Information
The application will be thoroughly considered by the Traffic Commissioner in accordance with established statutory criteria. Should it gain approval, the operating centre at Langage Farm Dairy Products will be formally added to Veolia ES UK Ltd’s existing operator’s licence.
Further updates regarding the status of this application are expected to be made available through the Public Notice Portal in due course. Interested parties are advised to monitor this portal for the latest developments.
