Application lodged to base fleet at Preston Farm
A Darlington-based company, We Mix 4U Ltd, has applied for a goods vehicle operator’s licence to establish an operating centre for eight vehicles at Westlands Way, within Preston Farm Industrial Estate, Stockton. According to a formal public notice, the firm intends to utilise Plot 1 at the site. The application specifies that no trailers are included.
The proposal has been submitted to the Traffic Commissioner, who oversees operator licensing. As part of the statutory process, owners or occupiers of nearby land or buildings who believe their use or enjoyment of their property may be affected are invited to submit written representations. The timeframe for doing so is within 21 days from the date the notice was published.
Who can comment and how to respond
Public notices of this kind provide a structured opportunity for those potentially affected to make their views known. The guidance attached to this application encourages local stakeholders to follow the required steps so that representations are properly considered by the regulator.
- Who may respond: Owners or occupiers of land or buildings in the vicinity of the proposed operating centre who consider that their amenity could be affected.
- What to send: A written representation addressed to the Traffic Commissioner, setting out the grounds of concern.
- Deadline: Submissions must be made within 21 days of the notice’s publication.
- Copies: A copy of any representation should also be sent to the applicant at the address stated in the notice.
The application is being handled by the office of the Traffic Commissioner at Quarry House, Quarry Hill, Leeds. Further guidance on the representations process is signposted via the government’s official website. Additional notice details are available through the Public Notice Portal (publicnoticeportal.uk).
Key details from the public notice
| Applicant | We Mix 4U Ltd |
|---|---|
| Registered location | Salters Avenue, Darlington |
| Proposed operating centre | Plot 1, Westlands Way, Preston Farm Industrial Estate, Stockton |
| Vehicles | 8 |
| Trailers | None specified |
| Regulator | Traffic Commissioner |
| Representations window | 21 days from publication |
| Regulator’s office | Quarry House, Quarry Hill, Leeds |
What an operating centre means for the area
Operating centres are the bases from which goods vehicles are managed, parked and maintained. While Preston Farm Industrial Estate already accommodates a range of commercial uses, a new operating centre can raise questions for neighbouring businesses and property holders about vehicle movements, parking, and associated impacts. The licensing process anticipates these concerns by inviting comments within a defined period. The Traffic Commissioner can take such representations into account when determining the conditions under which an operating centre may operate, or whether the application should proceed.
For residents and businesses close to Westlands Way, the notice period is the formal chance to put any amenity issues on record. Submissions typically focus on matters such as potential disturbance, access, or effects on day-to-day enjoyment of nearby premises. The requirement to send a copy to the applicant ensures both sides are aware of the points being raised.
Next steps and where to find information
Those considering a response should ensure their written representation reaches the Traffic Commissioner within the 21-day timeframe following publication of the notice, and that a copy is sent to We Mix 4U Ltd at its Darlington address. Practical guidance on preparing and submitting representations is available through official government channels, while the Public Notice Portal carries further information about this and other notices relevant to the Stockton-on-Tees area.
InfoRadar will continue to monitor the application and report on any decision by the Traffic Commissioner once it is made public.
