Parents and residents have voiced concerns after a planning application was submitted to build an MOT testing centre next to a nursery.

Beighton’s councillors conducted a survey with residents of the immediate area. 16 residents addressed their concerns and objected to the planning application, which is next to Peaks Edge Nursery in the Scarsdale Hundred Complex on Sevenairs Road.

Councillor Kurtis Crossthorn for Beighton Ward, said: “All respondents who returned completed surveys objected to this application. Their concerns centred on three issues: existing traffic and parking problems on Sevenairs Road, safety concerns given the proximity of the nursery, and deteriorating air quality.”

The site is next a full day-care nursery of 65 babies, toddlers and pre-schoolers year olds. Parents of these children have expressed concerns over emissions from the proposed MOT testing centre that will be directly adjacent to the children’s outdoor play area.

Cllr Crossthorn said: “Children are among the most vulnerable groups to the harmful effects of nitrogen dioxide and fine particulate matter. Regardless of whether a formal assessment is technically triggered, the proximity of young children to a new and sustained source of roadside emissions is a matter that officers should weigh carefully in determining this application.”

Parking is also an issue on the site as nursery parking spaces are regularly occupied by people who are not visiting the nursery.

The planning application was submitted by Jaguar Estates Limited and was first validated by Sheffield City Council on 10th February 2026. They plan to take over the vacant area of the complex which was previously vehicular parking in association with the neighbouring former Damon’s Restaurant. They plan to also build associated parking and landscaping works.

The Scarsdale Hundred Complex already contains a Wetherspoons and a Burger King restaurant alongside Peaks Edge nursery, meaning the site often suffers from increased traffic congestion.

The site also sits in close proximity to Crystal Peaks Shopping Centre and is served by roads that are already operating at or near capacity during peak periods.

Sheffield City Council have yet to make a decision on whether permission to build the MOT testing centre will be granted.