Plans submitted for new electric vehicle charging facilities at Sunderland’s Wessington Retail Park
and live on Freeview channel 276
Sunderland City Council’s planning department has received an application for Wessington Retail Park, off Castellian Road, in the city’s Castle ward.
The retail park includes four units, including drive-thru restaurants occupied by McDonald’s and KFC, as well as the Pet Superstore and a unit formerly occupied by Wickes.
Advertisement
Hide AdAdvertisement
Hide AdNew plans from applicant Ionity GmbH aim to install electric vehicle charging facilities within the retail park’s car park.
This includes the installation of 12 electric vehicle charging spaces together with charging posts, power cabinets/LV panels , a substation and lighting.
A planning application notes that the plans, if approved, would lead to the loss of eight spaces in the retail park’s car park.
Supporting documents submitted to council officials also indicate that the model of chargers would provide fast-charging solutions for customers.
Advertisement
Hide AdAdvertisement
Hide Ad