New retail park could open next to M5 in West Bromwich and could include restaurants, bars, offices and gyms

The four units would be built next to the Kaizen, formerly Intersection House, adjacent the M5 in West Bromwich.

The plans include four new commercial units with three measuring 1,200 square feet and another larger unit measuring around 4,000 square feet. The applicant, looking for planning permission from the local council, has requested the units are class E which includes shops, restaurants, bars, offices and gyms and other commercial buildings.

A 32-space car park has also been included in the plans from Beyond I-Land.

A previous plan for a drive-thru on the land has now been scrapped.

The landmark 10-storey office block in Birmingham Road, West Bromwich, was sold to Beyond Property Group in a multi-million-pound deal in 2021, having sat empty for 18 months, and later converted into nearly 100 new flats.

Earlier plans for the former car park had included 38 new flats, shops, a drive-thru and electric vehicle charging points.

A statement included with the application to Sandwell Council said: “The proposal seeks full planning permission for the erection of employment floorspace, along with associated parking provision, landscaping, and infrastructure works.

“The proposed development addresses the demand for modern spaces to support local businesses, improve access to services, and strengthen the economy of West Bromwich.

“The brownfield site was last used as a overspill car park which has been redundant since 2017.

“The site benefits from excellent vehicular connectivity, situated just off the M5/West Bromwich interchange.”