Developer submits plans for £4m Dudley entertainment quarter

Plans for a £4m development which looks to transform a number of historic buildings in Dudley into an entertainment quarter have been submitted by developers.

Hush Property Developments has submitted the planning application for the Dudley Museum and Arts Gallery, which is part of the wider Dudley Entertainment Quarter project.

As well as the museum and art gallery, the wider proposals involve the transformation of the Old Glasshouse restaurant and a neighbouring office block.

The developments are expected to create a new leisure zone around Stone Street Square creating new jobs for local residents and attracting more visitors to the area.

Under the proposals, the former Museum and Art Gallery will be repurposed into a hospitality and leisure venue, featuring food and drink operators, indoor cricket, laser-tag, mini-golf, escape rooms, and other activities.

The Old Glasshouse restaurant, which has been vacant for the last year, is set to be reopened, while the nearby office block will be converted into a hotel.

Paul Andrews, co-director of Hush Property Developments, said that seeing Dudley Council at last year’s MIPIM property event gave the developer confidence that Dudley was the “right place” to invest in.

Patrick Harley, leader of Dudley Council, added: “Our presence at last year’s MIPIM is now bearing results. Can I thank Hush Properties for their dedication and commitment to regenerating Dudley Town centre. This project will create a massive boost to the local economy and overnight create what is missing with a night-time economy.”

A planning decision is due before the end of the year.