A HALESOWEN homeowner has been given permission to convert their garage into a room.

The owner of 87, Malt Mill Lane, applied to Dudley Council to convert their garage into habitable use.

Dudley Council planners have given the application the thumbs up.

Halesowen News:

Documents state: "The application site relates a two-storey mid terraced property at 87 Malt Mill Lane, Halesowen.

"The property has attached flat roof garage projecting to the front of the house, with a driveway and garden area.

"The dwelling is located in a residential street of similar house types, design and ages.

"Opposite is small newsagent and to the west some light industrial/commercial units."

The garage doors will be replaced by a window.