Derelict former factory could be turned into flats

A derelict factory left empty for more than 40 years could be partially knocked down to make way for new homes.

The Frank Glover engineering works on Mary Ann Street, Wolverhampton, has been vacant since it closed in the late 1970s.

Plans have now been submitted, by applicant L Soni, proposing to demolish part of the building to allow 22 flats to be built.

The development would have a mix of one and two-bedroom flats along with 16 car parking spaces.

A statement, included with the planning application to the City of Wolverhampton Council, said the building had been derelict without any maintenance.

"It is having a detrimental impact on the surrounding area and is attracting vandalism," the applicant's representative, Complete Design, said.

They added that the section of the building which was not demolished would be extended and refurbished leaving a "positive impact" on the area that would "greatly improve the street scene".

This news was gathered by the Local Democracy Reporting Service, which covers councils and other public service organisations.

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