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Allowed11 September 20253364907

91 Bridgnorth Road, Wollaston, Dudley, DY8 3PZ

Planning appeal 3364907 at 91 Bridgnorth Road, Wollaston, Dudley, DY8 3PZ (Dudley Metropolitan Borough Council) was allowed on 11 September 2025 by Inspector Butcher C, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the proposed development on the living conditions of local residents, with particular regard to access to public open space.

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
Postcode
DY8 3PZ

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.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies
Policy CSP3Policy ENV6Policy ENV3Policy S29Policy S17
National Planning Policy Framework
Paragraph 104

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