Redevelopment of Ravenscourt Shopping Centre and surrounds, Brownhills

Overview

Ravenscourt Shopping Centre, High Street, Brownhills is derelict and in need of redevelopment. Aldi Stores Limited (“Aldi”) is bringing forward the redevelopment of the Ravenscourt Shopping Centre and surrounds. They intend to knock down the existing shopping centre and deliver a new, fit for purpose Aldi store.

This redevelopment is a priority for both the council and Aldi. Aldi has obtained a resolution to grant planning permission for its new store. 

View the planning application (planning reference number 22/0171).

Aldi own the freehold of Ravenscourt Shopping Centre and the council own the central walkway/area of the shopping centre. There are also parts of the site which are in third party ownership. Aldi has sought to acquire these properties through negotiation and is continuing to do so but so far has not been able to acquire the properties.

Next steps

We are considering using our statutory compulsory purchase powers to assist Aldi in assembling the site for redevelopment.

We obtained initial approval from Cabinet in February 2021. 

A further report is being taken to Cabinet on 11 December 2024.

You can find out more about Aldi’s proposals and the compulsory purchase process in the FAQ document below. You can also find information on potential relocation properties for occupiers affected by Aldi’s scheme.