Wolverhampton factory left empty for 50 years could be demolished for flats
A city centre factory left empty for half a century could finally be demolished to make way for new flats.
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The empty industrial unit and former Frank Glover works in Mary Ann Street, Wolverhampton, which has stood empty since closing in the late 1970s, would be demolished to make way for 22 new flats.
The new building, off the A454 Middle Cross near the city centre’s Bilston Street island, would be covered in light and dark grey cladding.
The application said the building has been empty for nearly 50 years and is in a “poor state of repair with broken windows and decaying roofs.”
A total of 16 car parking spaces are also included in the application for the one-and-two-bed flats.
A statement included with the planning application to City of Wolverhampton Council said: “The building has stood unused for over 40 years without any maintenance which is having a detrimental impact on the surrounding area and is attracting vandalism.
“With the building being converted to residential units this will provide market housing within the city centre which has many local amenities and good transport links to surround areas within walking distance.
“The building will be continually maintained, funded by the revenue generated and provide natural surveillance by the tenants to the immediate surround area.
“With the extension and refurbishment of the retained building this will have a positive impact onto the surrounding area and greatly improve the street scene.”
