Plans to bulldoze a block of flats damaged by a gas explosion are set to go ahead, following a decision by council development chiefs.
Sunderland City Council’s planning department has approved demolition plans for 44-45 and 48-51 Whickham Street in the city’s Roker area. The street hit the headlines in 2022 after a gas blast tore through the terrace destroying one property and substantially damaging several others, sparking a huge fire and rescue service response.
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