Wolverhampton petrol station to be demolished in Asda plan
A petrol station in Wolverhampton is to be bulldozed so supermarket giant Asda can build a new store on the site – despite a huge wave of protest from smaller shops in the area who fear they will be put out of business.
Council planners this week granted approval for demolition of the Esso service station in Coalway Road, which has been in operation for around 40 years. The complex also includes a car wash and convenience store.
Applicants EG Group Ltd now plan to build a single-storey Asda in its place with 19 customer car parking spaces, including six for electric vehicle (EV) charging.
Prior to approval, the proposal had sparked 15 objections – many from local traders – as well as protests from Merry Hill ward councillors Wendy Dalton and Carol Hyatt. Just four representations were made in support of the application.
