Enterprise Rent-A-Car UK is proposing to establish a new base at the former BMW garage on Prince of Wales Road, a move that would involve relocating from their current site at the Marabout Industrial Estate in Dorchester. The planning application for this change of use has been submitted, and if approved, the new site would accommodate ample facilities for their operations.
The proposed site will feature 21 designated parking spaces for cars, alongside 3 spaces specifically for vans, with an additional 7 overflow bays planned. Furthermore, the company aims to construct a new wash bay and offices tailored to their rental vehicle services.
In a collaborative effort, part of the property is intended to be shared with Tyreworld, a tyre fitting business that is currently located at the Railway Triangle Estate in the county town. This partnership will enable Tyreworld to operate within the new facility, while Enterprise Rent-A-Car plans to build a dedicated wash bay for their rental vehicles at the rear of the premises.
For residents and stakeholders interested in this development, the planning application details can be accessed on the Dorset Council website, where individuals are also encouraged to provide feedback on the proposals for the site located at 88 Prince of Wales Road. The application for changing the former vehicle dealership to a rental vehicle premises is under reference P/FUL/2025/06335.
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Additionally, a related application under reference P/ADV/2025/06336 seeks permission for new signage at the location, which would include an internally illuminated fascia sign, a backwall sign, a post sign, as well as decals for windows and doors, ensuring that the new branding is prominently displayed.
