New EV charging points planned for supermarket

Plans to upgrade a superstore's car park to include electric vehicle charging points have been approved.

The car park at Morrisons at the Horsefair Centre in Wetherby is set to get new spaces to charge eight vehicles at a time, following consent from Leeds City Council.

Parking firm Motor Fuel Group submitted the application, stating the charging points would help to cut carbon emissions.

The proposal included a charging zone and electrical substation.

According to the Local Democracy Reporting Service, town councillors supported the scheme.

A planning report said: "Wetherby Town Council expressed their support of the scheme, and they agreed with the aims of supporting action against climate change and making Wetherby a sustainable place to live, work and visit."

Four vehicle charging units are set to be created, each with space for two vehicles.

The units would be positioned on the southern-most side of the parking area.

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