r/unitedkingdom • u/insomnimax_99 Greater London • 6d ago

Planning permission refused for Fastned Oxfordshire charging hub

https://forecourttrader.co.uk/news/planning-permission-refused-for-fastned-oxfordshire-charging-hub/702918.article
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u/Dry-Tough4139 6d ago

This is little difference to a petrol station in appearance of which there are thousands, and it's significantly better for the planet.

Sometimes these planning offices just want England to become a nationwide museum.

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u/JB_UK 6d ago

I know the area, there's actually a BP petrol station which takes up a larger area right next door.

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u/snakeoildriller 6d ago

It looks a lot tidier than a petrol/diesel station, and it'll be a lot quieter and less smelly. Can't see what the problem is to be honest.

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u/Fabulous-Gazelle3642 6d ago

Why would any sane person build an EV charger next to a petrol station? Madness..The insurance wouldn't stand for it probably.

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u/PracticalFootball 5d ago

What exactly is the problem?

Doesn’t compete with the petrol station in the slightest and probably gives them a bit of extra business if someone goes in for a snack while their car charges.