TLB Development submits plans for 16-bay ultra-rapid charging hub and car wash at Highbridge business park
By Eve
TLB Development has lodged a planning application with Somerset Council for a 16-chargepoint electric vehicle hub offering 150kW+ ultra-rapid charging alongside a self-serve car wash at Oaktree Business Park in Highbridge. The site, located next to the McDonald's drive-thru and accessed via the existing business park spine road, would feature CCS2-compatible chargers supported by new substations, electrical cabinets and lighting. Pre-application advice from Somerset Council indicates the land, allocated for employment use under the Sedgemoor Local Plan and Isleport 2 Business Park SPD, is suitable for this complementary commercial development.
Why it matters: The proposal adds a significant ultra-rapid charging node to the A38 corridor between Burnham-On-Sea and M5 Junction 22, targeting high-footfall retail and motorway traffic. For charge point operators and contractors, the 16-bay scale and co-location with established food and fuel amenities signal a competitive tender opportunity in Somerset's employment land pipeline.