Large house in Walsall will become home for people with mental health problems

The semi-detached property in the centre of Walsall will be used to house up to five people with mental health issues or learning difficulties.

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Council planners gave permission to Ndabezinhle Ndlovu of Sanctuary Ltd for a change of use for the three-storey red-brick Victorian house in Persehouse Street, which had previously been used as a children's home.

West Midlands Police said there were 'concerns' about the scheme, but did not lodge a formal objection.

Mr Ndlovu said no changes, external or internal, were planned for the property.