New Lanarkshire car dealership plans given green light

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Plans for a new car dealership in Motherwell have been given the go ahead.The new dealership building will be constructed on the site of the former Taggart’s showroom in Windmillhill Street.The proposals were submitted to North Lanarkshire Council planners on behalf of Pendragon PLC, the second largest motor retailer in the United Kingdom.The Lanarkshire Live app is available to download now.

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The existing secondary access off Dalzell Drive will also be utilised to provide access to the compound area.“It is proposed that the secondary access will also serve as a shared access to the housing site to the south.“The continued use of the site for car vehicle sales will give rise to regular vehicle trips and deliveries via car transporters.