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Oak Meadow’s Planning Application Approved – But Do We Need It?

Oak Meadow’s rebuild plans have been approved by Wolverhampton’s planning committee. The new eco- friendly building will be built using natural materials and include a “natural retaliation systems to allow internal temperature control and special insulation will be used to help eliminate heat wastage in the cold weather.” A new multi-use games area and playground […]

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Nando’s restaurant opening at Bentley Bridge?

According to a recent planning application, there are plans to open a Nando’s restaurant at Bentley Bridge. One of three applications for Unit 4b seeks permission for a “Internally illuminated ‘Nandos’ fascia sign, two internally fluorescent illuminated menuboxes and one cockerel logo to be burnt into 150mm thick reclaimed oak boarding panel”…so it looks like Nando’s […]

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Oak Meadow Primary School to be rebuilt?

On the 14th May 2010 a planning application was made by Roy Lockwood, the Director for Children & Young People at Wolverhampton City Council for planning permission to demolish the existing Oak Meadow Primary School building on Ryan Avenue in Ashmore Park and replace it with a new two story school. Whilst there is seemingly no […]

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New Dental Surgery coming to Wednesfield?

A planning application was recently lodged for a change of use at 49-53 High Street, Wednesfield. The applicant (Mr H.S. Gill) has requested a change of use of the ground floor from retail (Use Class A1) to a dental surgery (Use Class D1). View the full application here.

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Success at Bentley Bridge after 5 years of struggle

The Express and Star looks at the current success of Wednesfield’s Bentley Bridge Retail Park in this recent article. As previously reported, national chain Cosmo is due to open it’s new Pan Asian restaurant next month which will serve food from China, Japan and Mongolia, creating 38 jobs. JD Sports is also rumoured to be […]

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Planning Application: Castlebridge Road

A planning application has recently been submitted to erect 4 detached bungalows on a garage site in Castlebridge Road, Wednesfield. If you’re likely to be affected by this proposed application you can find details here. You can also find general information on planning applications by visiting the Council’s Planning Online website. View a map of […]

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Essington Incinerator plans are scrapped!

Plans by Black Country Reclamation to build a waste disposal incinerator on the site of the former Essington Brickworks on Hobnock Road have been thrown out by Staffordshire County Council. Essington parish council objected to the plans, claiming it would be a “blight on the greenbelt and increase in traffic” so understandably they are happy […]

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