Cradley Heath Factories to Be Replaced by 97 New Homes
Plans to demolish old factories in Cradley Heath for 82 houses and 15 flats will be decided by Sandwell Council's planning committee on June 10.
Plans to demolish old factories in Cradley Heath for 82 houses and 15 flats will be decided by Sandwell Council's planning committee on June 10.
An eyesore in a West Midlands village will be demolished to make way for five new homes, bringing regeneration to the area.
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