FINAL permissions will be given for a Sainsbury’s plan for
Dorridge by mid-October, allowing work to start the firm has said.
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It previously pledged to open at Forest
Court , Dorridge by the end of next year after
winning permission for a bigger scheme.
The firm won approval from Solihull Metropolitan Borough
Council for a 2,276sqm sales area development compared to 1,812sqm before by
changing internal plans.
The overall building size will not change and the extra
space is for non-food sales, to include a cafe. Car spaces will increase by
five to 184.
The approved plan is 26 per cent larger than the one passed
in 2011. A 2,462sqm plan was rejected in 2010
A statement dated September 26 says: “Sainsbury’s is pleased
with the progress on the legal agreement with Solihull Metropolitan Borough
Council relating to the planning permission for Sainsbury’s development in
Dorridge, which we hope will lead to planning permission being issued in the
next two to three weeks.
“Meanwhile, work is continuing to be carried out by all
parties behind the scenes in order to progress the development.
“In addition to this, Sainsbury’s is aiming to begin work on
the Station Road properties
in the coming weeks.”
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