Approval has been granted for Walsall Studio School to occupy a row of four units on George Street.
The current school campus, which educates children between the ages of 14-19, currently sits on Lower Hall Lane and the extension will see four empty shops converted into classrooms.
Agents Delta Planning said: “The proposed development is to change the use of units at 5-8 George Street from retail to use as part of the school.
“Apart from the signage, no external changes are required. The retail units are located directly across from the school and provide additional classroom accommodation to meet curriculum requirements.
“The units are only used during normal school hours (8.30am to 4.30pm) Monday to Friday and are therefore not used at times when housing issues are an issue.”
The area on George Street was formerly home to the Grade II listed Shannon’s Mill, which was destroyed by a fire in 2007. The shops, which sit underneath apartments, have been empty for approximately four years.