Old motorcycle parts factory in Netherton will be turned into eleven one-bedroom flats, preserving history.
The old Autocycle Engineering buildings at Kingsley Street and Bell Road will change, creating eleven one-bedroom flats. This gives the empty site a new use.
Three buildings make up the site, where motorcycle spares were made and sold. Developers want to keep the buildings’ history, and an architect firm supports the plan.
They said retaining the buildings adds character and will make the flats more appealing. They also said it reduces the carbon footprint by using less materials and energy.
One building is almost 100 years old and had many different uses. The project will restore this historic building, and a courtyard for residents is planned. Steps will lead to the first floor, and eleven parking spaces are also included.
A planning report shows a change as Dudley Council didn’t meet housing goals. The government has a housing delivery test that measures housing built over three years, comparing that to a three-year target.
Dudley scored 63 percent on the test, needing 75 percent. Failing means some measures are forced, including favoring sustainable development.
The council must create an action plan now to help them assess under-delivery causes and boost housing delivery in the future. A 20 percent buffer is needed, and the “tilted balance” now guides decisions.