PlotbeaconWolverhampton City Council • 26/00244/FUL
Electric vehicle charging zone proposed at Compton Service Station
Motor Fuel Ltd Compton Service Station Bridgnorth Road Wolverhampton West Midlands WV6 8AF
Charging bays, canopy and electrical equipment could change the service station forecourt.
- Status
- In progress
- Type
- other
- Received
- 18 Mar 2026
ImpactAutomated estimate
Summary
The car wash would be removed. Electric vehicle chargers, a canopy, power equipment and jet wash bays are proposed in its place.
The site is beside Shell facilities and directly adjacent to homes to the north-east. Martham Drive bus stops are about a 1-minute walk away on Bridgnorth Road.
The work could bring temporary noise, dust and deliveries. Once open, the equipment, lighting and vehicle activity may affect some nearby homes.
The council's wording below is the official record. This summary was made automatically from the council's notice.
What the council wrote
Demolition of car wash and the creation of charging zone, erection of EV chargers, erection of canopy, sub-station enclosure, jet wash bays, meter cabinet, LV panel and associated forecourt works.
What you can do
You can comment to Wolverhampton Council using reference 26/00244/FUL. Comments should cover planning matters such as noise, lighting, traffic, drainage and the look of the site. The council cannot usually consider effects on property values.