Dudley furniture store's landmark entrance could be replaced

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By Mark AndrewsDudleyPublished: Jun 9, 2023Last Updated: Jun 9, 2023Comments

The distinctive portico entrance to a landmark furniture store could disappear from the skyline if plans to demolish it are approved.

The landmark portico entrance to Cousins furniture store Dudley could soon disappear

Cousins Furniture has applied for permission to demolish the Roman-style entrance to its store in Dudley, and replace it with a modern 'goalpost-style' lobby.

Dudley furniture store's landmark entrance could be replaced

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