Environment Secretary John Gummer has called in Asda’s outline planning application for a superstore and industrial units on the former Rubery Owen site near Darlaston, West Midlands.
The proposal for an 8,400 sq m (90,418 sq ft) superstore represents a departure from the Walsall Unitary Development Plan. The Black Country Development Corporation had decided to approve the application, subject to the DOE’s approval.
The retailer is already rumoured to be in negotiations with six retailers including Aldi, Netto and Poundstretcher.
EGi News 25/11/96
