A BID to convert and extend a Cradley Heath pub into flats has been given the thumbs up.

The application to turn the Riddins Tavern on Mossvale Close into five apartments has been approved by Sandwell Council.

There will be a two-storey rear extension added to the pub and a detached rear annexe will be built, to house one self-contained flat.

Plans state the development will feature two one-bedroom and three two-bedroom flats as well as one three-bedroom flat.

The bid, from Birmingham-based Richmond Hill Breweries, was approved on Friday December 22.

Notes by planners state: "The use would be less intensive and harmful to residential amenity than the former pub use.

"The site is close to Old Hill town centre and associated amenities and the proposal meets local and national policy requirements.

"The units would also make a modest contribution to the council’s housing targets."