00:00In the Black Country, an empty Grade 2-listed building in Oldbury Town Centre could be converted into a new
00:07shop and a six-bedroom house in multiple occupation.
00:10The former Barclays Bank at Church Square and Birmingham Street has been largely vacant since the branch closed in 2021.
00:19A planning application to Sandwell Council from BD Properties says the scheme would secure a viable future for the prominent
00:25heritage building.
00:27Plans include shared kitchen and communal areas with no parking spaces proposed on-site for residents.
00:33The applicant says modern windows would be replaced with traditional wooden sash frames.
00:38A planning decision is yet to be announced by the Council in due course.
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