City of Wolverhampton Council has given the green light to reopen the former Linthouse Service Station, located on Linthouse Lane in Wednesfield, as a petrol garage paired with a Morrisons Daily convenience store. The site, which ceased operating as a petrol station in 2011 and has since been utilized for car sales, servicing, and retail, is set for a comprehensive upgrade.
The approved plans include demolishing the existing canopy roof, removing an underground fuel tank, and installing a new canopy with enhanced lighting alongside two larger underground petrol storage tanks. A new shopfront and a single-storey extension will be constructed, complemented by the addition of a cash machine and an electric vehicle (EV) charging point, reflecting modern retail and environmental needs.
According to the council’s planning report, although the petrol station has been out of service for over a decade, key features such as the canopy, fuel pumps, and price signage have remained, preserving the site’s identity as a petrol station. The redevelopment will maintain this character while introducing improved aesthetics through modernized shopfronts and fresh materials.
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The retail unit is purposely designed to be small scale, catering to the everyday shopping requirements of the local community, all within safe and convenient walking distance. While parking will be shared with the adjoining car repair garage, this existing arrangement remains unchanged but adequate—providing sufficient space for both small and large vehicles servicing the station.
Moreover, the development emphasizes alternative access methods, featuring bicycle parking to encourage local residents to reach the facility without relying on cars.
The City of Wolverhampton Council’s licensing committee is scheduled to review a new alcohol licence application for the Morrisons Daily store on April 2. The request, initially met with concerns from West Midlands Police, environmental health, public health officials, and council staff, sought permission to sell alcohol daily from 7am to 11pm. However, after negotiations and the introduction of additional licence conditions, all initial objections from responsible authorities were withdrawn.
Despite this, some local residents have expressed worries that the new shop and off-licence could become a hotspot for anti-social behaviour, including issues related to drunkenness, littering, and criminal activity. The council will consider these community concerns alongside the license application during the upcoming meeting.