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• Objections by two local authorities to a hid to increase the vehicle authorisation on a haulier's licence has been ruled invalid because copies of the objection were not sent in on time.
Newport-based John Benyon Evans & Sons did not receive the objection for a few days after it had been faxed to the South Wales Traffic Area on the last day of the objection period.
Evans, who held an international licence for eight vehicles and trailers, was seeking renewal with an increase of one vehicle and two trailers. Objections had been lodged by Gwent County Council and Newport Borough Council.
For Evans, Geoffrey Williams said it was clear that copies of the objection had not been sent to the firm at the same time" as they were sent to the Traffic Area as required by the regulations. "A professional objection must be professional," he said.
Ruling that the objections were invalid, South Wales Traffic Commissioner John Men,yri Pugh said the two councils should have made sure the letters were posted at the same time.
A neighbouring resident made representations on environmental grounds. Granting the application, the Commissioner imposed conditions relating to the parking of the licensed vehicles and trailers, banning maintenance on Sundays except in an emergency, and requiring maintenance of hydraulics to be carried out away from the representor's house.