Electric vehicle charging bays at Morrisons, Brooms Road, Dumfries
Summary of planning committee decision
Decided by Dumfries Planning Applications Committee on 27 Aug 2026.
What was proposed
Eight electric vehicle charging bays, eight charging units and associated cabinets, fencing, parking changes, kerb works and tree removal were proposed.
“The application seeks planning permission for the installation of electric vehicle charging infrastructure. The proposal comprises the formation of 8 electric vehicle charging bays, each measuring approximately 3m by 6m, served by 8 charging units, which would result in the loss of 6 existing parking spaces.”
“PUBLIC PUBLIC approximately 1.065m by 0.54m in plan and approximately 1.28m in height. The infrastructure would be enclosed, in part, by a 2m high timber fence along the boundary. Associated works include the removal of existing kerbing and reconfiguration of parking bays, installation of new kerb lines and line markings, and the removal of two trees to accommodate the development.”
Officer report
The site
The site occupies the south-western corner of a supermarket car park beside the Brooms Road and Leafield Road roundabout.
“The application site is situated within the car park of 'Morrisons', a large, detached supermarket located on the corner between Brooms Road and Leafield Road, Dumfries. The application specifically relates to the south western corner of the car park adjacent to the boundary with the roundabout on Brooms Road / Leafield Road.”
Officer report
Earlier site applications
Earlier permissions covered jet wash bays, a car purchase point, a home shopping unit and external refrigeration plant.
“26/0966/FUL - Erection of 4 jet wash bays, plant room, 3 air and vacuum bays and associated works - Granted subject to conditions on 22 July 2026.”
“20/0601/FUL - Erection of home shopping unit (Click and Collect), including canopy and 2.4 metre high perimeter fence and gates - Granted unconditionally on 4 June 2020.”
Officer report
Why officers supported it
Officers considered the proposal compliant with development plan policies and acceptable for transport, landscaping, amenity, flooding and contaminated land.
“Flood Risk 4.13 Concerns have been raised regarding the potential for the development to exacerbate existing drainage and surface water flooding issues within the area. The Council's Flood Risk Management Team were consulted and have raised no objection to the proposal.”
“Contaminated Land 4.14 The application site is identified as being located within an area potentially contaminated as a result of previous uses. However, the proposal relates to the installation of electric vehicle charging infrastructure within an existing surfaced car park and involves only limited excavation and ground disturbance.”
Officer report
What consultees said
Roads, environmental health and flood risk officers raised no objections; tree officers supported it subject to replacement planting.
“Council Environmental Health Officer - No objections.”
“Council Tree Officer (Planning) - No objections subject to condition regarding replacement planting…”
Officer report
The committee’s decision
The committee approved application 26/0967/FUL subject to the conditions detailed in the report.
“APPROVED application 26/0967/FUL subject to conditions detailed in the report.”
Minutes
Sources
- Dumfries Planning Applications Committee minutes, 27 August 2026
- Agenda and papers (council website)
Source: Plota analysis of Dumfries's committee minutes and officer report. Quotations are the council's own words; headings and summaries are Plota's.
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- Thursday 27 August 2026
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