A transport company has applied to increase the number of heavy goods vehicles and trailers operating from a site near Ilkeston.
A public notice published on 5 February 2026 confirms that Newell & Wright Transport Contractors (Sheffield) Ltd has applied to change an existing Goods Vehicle Operator’s Licence for its operating centre on Lows Lane, Stanton by Dale, Ilkeston (DE7 4QU).
What is being proposed?
The company is seeking permission to:
- Keep an additional six goods vehicles
- Keep an additional nine trailers
at the Lows Lane operating centre.
If approved, this would increase the number of heavy vehicles and trailers based at the site.
How residents can comment
Under goods vehicle licensing rules, owners or occupiers of land or buildings near the operating centre who believe their use or enjoyment of the land would be affected are entitled to make representations.
Any representations must:
- Be made in writing
- State the reasons for the objection or concern
- Be sent within 21 days of the notice being published
Representations should be sent to the Traffic Commissioner at:
Traffic Commissioner
Quarry House
Quarry Hill
Leeds
LS2 7UE
Those making representations must also send a copy to the applicant: Newell & Wright Transport Contractors (Sheffield) Ltd, Templeborough Depot, Sheffield Road, Sheffield S9 1RT
Guidance on how to make a representation is available via the Government website:
👉 A guide to making representations, objections and complaints – goods vehicle operator licensing