Walsall Council is considering proposals for the building of 12 new apartments above a set of retail units on Walsall High Street.
12 apartments two-stories high planned above Walsall town centre shops
Property developer Western Limited has submitted an application to create the one-bedroom apartments above shops located at the top of the old market, next to The Black Country Arms public house above The Sweet Shop, iTech Repair and a hairdresser’s.
No parking spaces for residents will be provided.
A spokesperson for Western Digital said:
“The site sits within a densely urbanised area within Walsall Town with a predominantly retail, commercial and residential character.A
“The neighbouring building comprises residential accommodation on the upper floors, demonstrating this type of development is already deemed acceptable in this area.
“The introduction of residential uses at the site would therefore not be out of keeping with the types of trips already experienced in this area.
“The access to the site would be via the existing access arrangements and would be safe, secure and attractive.”