Operating centre must take care of the ruins
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MONMOUTHSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL dropped its opposition to an operating centre opposite a historic monument close to the remains of a Roman city, following the imposition of environmental conditions.
Jennifer and Stephen Hereford, trading as AL Catering. of Caerwent. had applied for a one-vehicle licence.
County road safety engineer Steve Dudson said there were inadequate turning facilities on the site. Traffic examiner Bob Frampton added that the site was opposite the remains of a Roman city wall.There was also a bus stop next to the property used by a school bus. However, he agreed that there was room to park the vehicle off-road, and that traffic was light.
Stephen Hereford said that the vehicle would only be used occasionally. leaving before 9am and returning after lOpm.
Granting the licence following a site visit. the TC restricted the vehicle 10 7.5 tonnes; required a banksman if the truck reversed into the site; said the truck must leave in forward gear; and it must be parked as far away as possible from the main road.