Brears wins national licence
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• Haulier TC Brears and Son has won a national licence for four vehicles and seven trailers, despite a protest from the local council.
North Eastern Deputy Licensing Authority, Norman Moody, ruled that Boothferry Borough Council had failed to make its objection properly.
The firm's bid was backed by a parish council, but Moody rejected its letter of support. Brears, of Crowle, near Scunthorpe, had a previous licence with East Midlands. For Boothferry, Graham Masterson maintained that there was no planning permission for the use of the firm's operating centre for haulage purposes. He said that nearby residential property would be affected by noise, fumes and general disturbance.
Moody rejected the council's supporting letter because noone from the council was present at the public inquiry, but heard evidence in support from Arthur Everett, a resident living close to the site. Thomas Brears, a partner, said the family had held licences to operate from the site, dating back to the days of carrier's licensing in the early 1970's. There had never been any complaints from the neighbouring residents.
Stephen Kirkbright, for the firm, said the planning situation had not been tested and it could well be that the firm had established use rights. No evidence had been called by Boothferry to substantiate environmental objections.