00:00A decision is due shortly on plans to demolish old factories in Cradley Heath and build almost
00:06100 new homes.
00:07The former Smountain Sun site off Woods Lane near the railway station includes industrial
00:13and commercial buildings, with developers saying many are empty or in poor repair.
00:18Liberty Developments wants to replace them with houses and flats, while keeping a design
00:23linked to the area's industrial past.
00:25Sandwell Council's planning committee is being advised to approve the scheme, with
00:29councillors expected to debate the proposals in public when it meets on June 10.
00:34Officers say the affordable homes help outweigh the loss of heritage and nature conservation
00:39land at the site.
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