New aerial photos show the Hearts Service station at Gillingham, near Beccles, which could double in size if plans are approved.

The services, on the roundabout where the A146 Norwich Road meets the A143 connection to Great Yarmouth, is already occupied by BP, McDonalds, Starbucks and KFC. 

But a planning application was filed in February to expand the services which would see a farm shop, an electric vehicle charging hub, an M&S food store and a Greggs drive-through built.

Greggs already has more than 20 stores in Norfolk and over 1,800 across the UK, the closest to the services is 1.3 miles away in Beccles. 

Beccles & Bungay Journal: Aerial shot of the Gillingham Services, which could double in size, taken by Mike Page in June 2023Aerial shot of the Gillingham Services, which could double in size, taken by Mike Page in June 2023 (Image: Mike Page)

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Last month at the Gillingham Services, Shell took occupation of the former BP fuelling station.

The Hearts services have already been expanded, with Starbucks and KFC drive-throughs both added last year. 

The South Norfolk planning committee have yet to provide an update on the status of the recent application.

To view the application search reference: 2023/0187 in the South Norfolk planning portal.


BEFORE AND AFTER: Shell moved into the former BP garage in late April