A truck depot in Knighton could be transformed into a new vets practice under plans lodged with Powys County Council.
Dr George Roberts of Hafren Veterinary Group has applied to convert West Pennine Trucks – Scania depot on Station Road, Knighton, to help the vets group expand its business.
Agents ACD Projects LTD explained the proposal in a design and access statement.
In a design and access statement, agents ACD Projects said: “Due to the vets offering the combination of small animal and large animal facilities and out of hours emergency services to clients based in and around the area, their workload has since grown dramatically.
“Hence, this emphasis on the need to relocate and expand.”
The vet currently have its Knighton practice on nearby Ludlow Road.
ACD added: “Scania are due to move out and the landlord has accepted the proposal to convert the building for a veterinary practice.”
ACD believes the building will be left as a “shell” and that the landlord would then apply for planning permission to adapt the front of the building.
The work would include removing the existing roller shutter doors and putting in doors and windows, allowing Hafren Vets to fit out the building to suit its needs.
Changes to the building include a reception area with two separate waiting spaces for large and small animals, three consulting rooms, and a dispensing area.
The conversion would also include a prep room, an x-ray room, an operating theatre, dog and cat wards, an isolation ward, are to deal with farm animal as well as staff offices.
The existing outbuilding would have a kitchen and toilet facilities.
ACD said: “The proposed development will be used for veterinary purposes to provide an exceptional level of care for sick animals, focusing on the health, welfare and comfort of the animals and clients, while creating a suitable environment for overnight staff.
“This will also give the practice the opportunity to employ more people and to provide a more comprehensive service – benefiting existing and attracting new clients.
“Hafren Veterinary Group currently employs 20 vets across their five sites, five to six working at Knighton with two to three being present at any one time. ”
The site already has 13 parking spaces including one disabled space, which would be used by clients and staff.
Powys planners have until July 11 to decide the application.
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