Decision time for new auto repair garage and industrial development in Bonnybridge

Brian Gillies lodged an application with Falkirk Council in April to construct an auto service/repair garage and eight industrial units, as well as boundary fencing, on land to the west of Unit 13, Bonnybridge industrial Estate, Murnin Road, Bonnybridge.

By James Trimble

Published 30th Aug 2023, 09:13 BST

Updated 30th Aug 2023, 09:13 BST

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The proposal was given the go ahead on Tuesday by planning officers acting under delegated powers.

According to the online planning documents, one of the new units will be home to Auto Doctor, an MOT station and repair centre fixing cars and light commercial vehicles. The opening hours of this business are said to be 8am to 5.30pm Monday to Friday.

The other two buildings will be divided into four units within each to rent out for various light industrial and storage use. Although the opening hours of these units is not set, the typical working period would be 8am to 5.30pm Monday to Friday, 8am to 1pm on Saturday and closed on Sunday.

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