Plans for 54 homes at Walsall family court approved

Tuesday, 13 October 2026 12:56

Plans have been approved to convert Walsall County and Family Court into 54 homes.

The Bridge Street scheme will host 45 one-bedroom apartments, eight two-bedroom apartments and one three-bedroom apartment.

The ‘car-free scheme’, submitted by applicant Charles Jordan Ltd, also includes a communal rooftop amenity space and a basement cycle store for 55 bikes.

The site is located within Bridge Street Conservation Area and at the moment is partially occupied.

The County Courts occupy parts of the first and second floors of the building, and a number of commercial uses are on the ground floor, including a bar, but some units are vacant.

The rest of the building, including sections of the first, second and third floor, have been vacant for a number of years.

Agent, Marrons, said what was formerly used as office space is falling into a state of disrepair having been subject to a number of break-ins and vandalism attempts.

Previously the site was home to the Co-op building which was on the site as early as 1938.

Prior to this, the site was occupied by Kenmare House in circa 1886 with associated gardens and a glasshouse.

Planning officers at Walsall Council granted the application and said it would contribute to the authority’s housing supply and regeneration objectives.

By Rachel Alexander | Local Democracy Reporting Service