Plans to demolish and rebuild a Llyn petrol station have been submitted.­

In a move designed to secure the future of the business, Pen-y-Bont garage in Sarn Meyllteyrn would be demolished and rebuilt to include a hot food takeaway and extra parking.

The plans would see existing buildings and the toilet block demolished to make way for a new garage shop and forecourt.

Noting the development would “increase and improve the selection of goods to serve this rural area”, the supporting documents state it would also “secure the future and viability of the garage” and create jobs.

“At present, the site is very crowded with the existing buildings and uses and doesn’t maximise the space available. In addition, the MOT centre is no longer viable, and this business has now ceased,” the documents state.

“By demolishing the buildings, the proposed service station will be re-sited further into the site, which will enable a more convenient layout and floorspace which can specifically provide the services and range of goods the market demands.

“In addition, there will be more safe and convenient parking areas for customers, as well as better circulation areas for traffic entering and leaving the site.

“The retail area would provide an additional a range of products which will benefit the rural area, reducing the need to travel for certain items, as well as storage, a toilet for public use and a hot food takeaway.”

Gwynedd Council’ will consider the plans in the coming months.