A petrol station on one of Ilkeston’s busiest routes could be demolished and rebuilt as part of a major redevelopment submitted to Erewash Borough Council.
The proposals for Nutbrook Service Station, on Derby Road, have been lodged by EG On The Move Ltd, which bought the former Applegreen estate earlier this year. The company says the existing site is “tired and dated” and does not meet modern standards for roadside facilities.
Larger shop and new layout
Under the plans, the current 69 sq m kiosk would be demolished and replaced with a 363 sq m building — more than five times its size. The forecourt, canopy and pumps would also be removed and rebuilt.
The new layout includes:
- 10 standard parking bays
- 2 disabled bays
- 2 high-power EV charging spaces
- A new service compound, substation and equipment area
- Improved landscaping along the western boundary
The applicant says the redevelopment would provide a modern roadside service, including facilities for drivers switching to electric vehicles, and says there is currently an under-provision of rapid charging along the A609.
Access and traffic
Vehicle access from Derby Road would remain in broadly the same location, although the egress point would be shifted slightly eastwards to create a shorter pedestrian crossing distance. A swept-path analysis shows fuel tankers would still be able to enter and leave the site under the revised layout.
A transport assessment submitted with the application states the redevelopment is not expected to increase traffic levels, as demand for the site is driven by passing motorists who stop as required.
Environmental considerations
The site lies within Flood Zone 1, meaning it has the lowest category of flood risk. It is not within a conservation area and no listed buildings are nearby.
A habitat survey found the site is mainly hardstanding, with a hedgerow and cleared scrub in parts. The applicant says the scheme would deliver a small biodiversity net gain through planting, including new native hedgerow.
A noise assessment concludes operations at the redeveloped site would fall below recognised impact thresholds during both day and night.
Jobs and economic impact
The petrol station currently employs five full-time equivalent staff. This is expected to rise to ten once the new site is operational.
The applicant says the redevelopment would provide sustainable economic development by upgrading an existing roadside site without altering its overall use.
How long would the site be closed?
No construction timetable has been provided. However, the plans confirm that the kiosk, pumps and forecourt would all be demolished before being rebuilt, which typically requires full closure for the duration of the works.
What happens next
The application will now be assessed by Erewash Borough Council. Residents can view the full plans, planning statement, ecological reports and layout drawings via the council’s online planning portal under application reference 1125/0002.