Fears demolition of Southwick B&M would create 'ghost town'

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Dozens of people are objecting to plans to demolish the B&M in Southwick for a new care facility.

The plans would see the partial demolition of the Southwick B&M shop to make way for a large care facility

Sunderland City Council’s planning department is considering an outline planning application for up to 47 "assisted living flats", which would require the partial demolition of the Southwick B&M shop. The developers argue the existing B&M building is of "poor design" and that new plans "present an opportunity to enhance the character of the site".

Southwick’s three ward councillors, Michael Butler, Alex Samuels and Kelly Chequer also submitted a joint statement.

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