The proposal for a new service station on the M25 has been submitted, focusing on enhancing traveller convenience and infrastructure.
- The new service station is proposed by Moto Hospitality for both sides of the motorway at Brentwood.
- If approved, it will include extensive parking and amenities, addressing a critical need identified by National Highways.
- The development site is located on greenbelt land, necessitating careful design considerations to minimise environmental impact.
- Strategic access has been planned with slip roads from the M25, enhancing connectivity and traffic flow.
Plans have been formally submitted for a new service station on the M25 motorway by Moto Hospitality. The site, strategically located at Brentwood, will occupy both sides of the motorway if approved, and comes as a response to a recognised need for improved traveller facilities in the area.
The proposed development is substantial, featuring 850 car parking spaces and 450 spaces for heavy goods vehicles, along with designated coach parking facilities. Additionally, the plan includes two sizeable amenity buildings, each encompassing 3,400 square metres, crafted from glued laminated timber, which indicates a commitment to sustainable construction methods.
Incorporating two petrol stations and drive-through restaurants, the project aims to provide extensive facilities catering to diverse traveller needs. Notable is the proposal for two new slip roads providing access from the M25, which will be constructed to facilitate smooth and safe ingress and egress from the motorway.
The site, positioned on a former golf course and farm, sits within greenbelt land, making the design and planning aspects crucial to mitigate its environmental impact. According to the planning statement by Smith Jenkins, the agency representing Moto Hospitality, the designs have been crafted to integrate seamlessly into the landscape, preserving key views while offering essential roadside visibility for safety.
National Highways has highlighted the necessity for such a service station in the M25’s north-east sector. The planning documentation underscores a significant gap in service coverage, especially pertinent given the planned Lower Thames Crossing. Without this development, motorists could face a journey exceeding 60 miles between service stations along this vital route.
The proposed service station reflects a strategic development designed to meet emergent traveller needs while considering environmental impacts.
