REDRAWN plans to revamp Pool-in-Wharfedale's petrol station have been submitted due to public concerns.

Shell wants to replace the refuelling forecourt, create a new sales building and canopy, and install new underground equipment at Pool Bridge filling station.

The firm has made changes to its original proposals, however - involving the layout - after a number of objections were raised by residents and the Parish Council.

Site notices publicising the new version of the plan - application number 16/05575 - were due to be posted this week and the closing date for comments has been extended to November 18.

The Parish Council, in its extensive comments on the initial scheme, raised concerns over road, pedestrian and forecourt safety and traffic congestion.

It said: "This planned development has given little consideration to the heavy flow of traffic north-south on the A658 passing the front of the forecourt, and the flow east-west to the side at its junction with the A659.

"This particular junction is historically very busy, causing considerable tailbacks on the A659 to the west."

In reference to the plan to enlarge the filling station's shop, it added: "Access to the Deli2Go will only be available by car as there is no safe pedestrian or disability access.

"In contrast the Village Store and Post Office occupies a central position with safe access and it is essential to the well being of the Village.

"To provide an extended shopping facility on the Shell site poses a potential threat to this lifeline for the aged, infirm and parents of young families."

The revised proposals bring back the existing entrances and exits to the site, which the original scheme would have scrapped, but Councillor Barry Anderson (Con, Adel& Wharfedale) remains concerned.

He said: "The reinstatement of the existing entrances/exits has been done but with the way the garage is proposed to be laid out this could be very chaotic, with cars coming in and going out from all angles.

"Residents have raised further objections based on the revisions and remain concerned that the screening planned for the area behind the entrances/exits onto Pool Road is not sufficient.

"The height of the canopy is also causing distress in terms of visual amenity, along with the planned illuminated signage.

"The revised plans show an increase in parking bays for the shop from three to seven, which is also of concern as the original plans showed only three.

"With cars coming and going out of all entrances plus the increase in the number of pumps, four car park spaces where reversing out will be the only option, and another three right next to the east entrance/exit for Pool Road, it is a potentially chaotic situation."

Some 20 objections have been lodged to the redevelopment scheme to date, with a flurry of new objections appearing this week, though one resident has issued a statement of support.