Plans submitted for new car dealership in Motherwell

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Plans have been submitted a new car dealership in Motherwell.The new dealership building with rearrangement of site including ancillary display bays, parking, access and car wash/valeting following the demolition of the existing buildings on the site of the former Taggart’s showroom in Windmillhill Street.The proposals have been submitted to North Lanarkshire Council planners on behalf of Pendragon PLC, the second largest motor retailer in the United Kingdom.The Lanarkshire Live app is available to download now.

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