®Planning appeal decision
91 Bridgnorth Road, Wollaston, Dudley, DY8 3PZ
a detailed planning application for the extension of the existing class E Aldi food store, and provision of landscaping, new plant and associated engineering works
- Authority
- Dudley Metropolitan Borough Council
- Appeal type
- minor · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- retail · Minor retail and services
- Inspector
- Butcher C
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The effect of the proposed development on the living conditions of local residents, with particular regard to access to public open space
- The effect of the proposed development on highway safety on Bridgnorth Road
What decided it
The material considerations, particularly the economic benefits of the enlarged store, enhanced landscaping, and substantial financial contributions towards public open space and realm improvements, strongly outweighed the limited harm from the loss of part of the open space.
Framework references: 104
Plan policies cited: Policy CSP3, Policy ENV6, Policy ENV3, Policy S29, Policy S17
The main issues and the deciding factor are read from the published letter by Town Planner Pro; the letter itself is the record. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Research, not advice.