Two industrial units at Darlaston Road, Wednesbury

What was proposed

The proposal would divide an existing building into two B2 and B8 units, with internal, elevation, servicing, access, landscaping and related works.

“DC/25/71028 Application Description Proposed division of existing building into two units for flexible use classes B2 and B8. Internal changes and associated elevation changes, new servicing, access, landscaping and associated works. Application Received 16 September 2025 Application Address Unit A Kings Hill Business Park, Darlaston Road, Wednesbury, WS10 7SH Report Author…”

Officer report

The site and its surroundings

The site is an existing industrial site beside Darlaston Road, with industrial premises to the south and west and homes to the north and east.

“The Application Site 5.1 The application site relates to an existing industrial site on the eastern side of Darlaston Road, Wednesbury. The character of the surrounding area is mixed with industrial and residential uses evident; to the south and west are industrial premises and to the north and east are residential properties (on Forge Street and Goldby Drive).”

Officer report

Planning history

Earlier permissions covered demolition, freezer stores, fencing, industrial and warehouse development, and a residential proposal for part of Kings Hill Works.

“Planning History PD/25/03008 Proposed demolition of single storey office of the wider unit. Grant Demolition Consent – 18.08.2025 DC/19/63542 Retention of 2 No. freezer store units on rear car park. Grant Conditional Retrospective Consent – 14.02.2020. DC/29559 Erection of site security fencing and gates. Grant Permission – 30.09.1993 DC/25762 Industrial/warehouse development in two blocks with associated access road & parking area.”

Officer report

Officers’ recommendation

Officers recommended approval with conditions because the proposal raised no significant policy, design or highway concerns and its impacts could be limited.

“Application Summary 1.1 The application is being reported to Planning Committee because the proposal is a departure from the development plan, and three material planning objections have been received. To assist members with site context, a link to Google Maps is provided below: Unit A Kings Hill Business Park, Darlaston Road, Wednesbury, WS10 7SH 2.”

“Reasons for the recommendation and conditions The proposed development raises no significant policy, design or highway concerns and is acceptable subject to conditions to ensure the proposal is both policy compliant and has a limited impact on the surrounding area. Key Considerations…”

Officer report

What consultees said

Highways, pollution control, urban design, employment and skills, and Walsall Council raised no objection, while other consultees requested conditions.

“Pollution Control (Contaminated Land) They have requested the imposition of conditions relating to site investigation and remediation.”

“Pollution Control (Air Pollution and Noise) No objections. They have requested the imposition of a condition relating to construction work times. They also note that some mitigation measures have been included within the submitted noise assessment; thus they recommend that these are undertaken and upheld within the operations.”

Officer report

Objections received

Three objections raised anti-social behaviour, noise and pollution, while another representation concerned loss of property value.

“A non-material objection has also been raised regarding loss of property value.”

Officer report

What the agent said

The applicant’s representative said the building had been an industrial warehouse and that the changes would improve its operation and effect on the area.

Members’ view

Members were satisfied with the proposals and were minded to approve them subject to the recommended conditions.

“Members were satisfied with the proposals and were minded to approve the application, subject to the conditions recommended by the Executive Director- Place.”

Minutes

The committee’s decision

The application was approved subject to conditions covering noise, contamination, biodiversity, access, landscaping, parking and restriction to B2 and B8 uses.

“Resolved that Planning Application DC/25/71028 – Unit A Kings Hill Business Park Darlaston Road Wednesbury WS10 7SH (proposed division of existing building into two units for flexible use classes B2 and B8. Internal changes and associated elevation changes, new servicing, access, landscaping and associated works) is approved subject to:-”

“I) External materials II) Contamination III) BNG – Certificate IV) BNG – Biodiversity Gain Plan V) BNG – HMMP VI) BNG – Notice of implementation VII) BNG – Management VIII) BNG – Monitoring IX) Noise management plan X) No external plan in yard areas of Units 1 and 2 XI) Construction work times XII) Boundary treatments XIII) Landscaping XIV) Drainage XV) Cycle storage XVI) Waste storage XVII) External lighting…”

Minutes