NEW EV charging bays at a Bradford filling station will “be a valuable addition” to the district’s charging infrastructure, according to planners.

Last month, petrol giant Shell submitted a planning application to install eight charging points on its filling station at Rooley Lane - the closest filling station to the entrance to the M606.

The application said: “A growing number of Shell forecourts in the UK are offering ‘Shell Recharge’ rapid or high powered electric vehicle charging. This takes only between 10- 30 minutes to fully charge and also provides electric car drivers with a shorter option to just top-up to get to their destination.

“Shell Recharge locations are supplied with electricity from 100 per cent certified renewable sources. Shell is also working to provide more electricity from sources such as wind and solar power.”

The plans have now been approved by Bradford Council.

Planning officers said: “Bradford Council has been mandated by the Government to reduce nitrogen dioxide concentrations in the city and has developed a Clean Air Plan to achieve this.

“Widespread transition to electric vehicles across Bradford is a key part of this plan.

“This proposal will be a valuable addition to the current rapid recharging infrastructure available in the district and will help to facilitate the transition to electric vehicles.”