Streetly home extension plan refused by Walsall Council
Plans to extend a Streetly property by 42% were unanimously refused after a last-minute recommendation change. Read the full story on the local planning dispute.
Plans to extend a Streetly property by 42% were unanimously refused after a last-minute recommendation change. Read the full story on the local planning dispute.
Planners at Dudley Council have refused a care home's bid to build a seven-bedroom extension in a neighbouring garden, citing overbearing impact and loss of private amenity space.
Warwick District Council postpones decision on Aldi's controversial access point over safety fears. Critics argue it forces pedestrians into traffic. Read the full report.
A government planning inspector has upheld a council's decision to block a house conversion into a sweet shop in West Bromwich, citing noise, odours, and parking issues. Read the full story.
Nicola Dickinson, 59, from Swindon, wins a £4.5m Lake District home plus £250k in Omaze prize draw. She ignored her husband's advice to stop entering. The win changes her family's future.
Discover Hope Valley in the Peak District. From Mam Tor hikes to Castleton's cosy pubs, find stunning walks and perfect pub stops. Plan your visit now.
Manchester Council is shifting Gorton's heart to Garratt Way with a new town square, market revamp, and 400+ homes. See how the £60m plan transforms the suburb.
Market Street Service Station Ltd applies to sell alcohol from 6am to 10pm daily at Staddons Garage. Residents have until Jan 28, 2026 to submit comments to East Devon Council.
Wealden District Council has published four significant planning applications affecting listed buildings and conservation areas in Fletching, Mayfield, Rotherfield, and Danehill. Residents have until January 30, 2026, to submit comments.
Market Street Service Station Ltd applies to sell alcohol at Staddons Garage. Residents have until Jan 28, 2026 to submit representations to East Devon District Council.
Southway Housing Trust's largest ever affordable rent and shared ownership scheme in Trafford is now open, helping families move out of temporary accommodation.
Two men have been jailed for killing an 83-year-old man during a failed watch robbery in Birmingham. Read the full story of this violent attack and the police investigation.
Two career criminals have been jailed for a combined 30 years after a botched robbery with a screwdriver led to the death of an 83-year-old man in Birmingham. Read the full story.
Solihull Council's planning committee has refused a proposal to convert a house in Dene Court Road, Olton, into a children's home. The decision, driven by highway safety concerns, followed a petition and 38 objections. Read the full story.
Market Street Service Station Ltd has applied to sell alcohol from 6am to 10pm daily at Staddons Garage on Budleigh Salterton's High Street. Residents have until January 28, 2026, to submit representations.
Sevenoaks District Council has issued a statutory notice to grant SGN an easement for a replacement gas pipeline at Oxenhill Meadow. Residents have until January 23, 2026, to submit written representations.
Solihull planners unanimously approve a two-storey rear extension in Poundley Close, Castle Bromwich, overriding neighbour concerns over size and character. Read the full debate.
Bridgend Athletic RFC celebrates as four junior teams reach District Cup Finals in April. Discover how the club's youth development is building a bright future for rugby.
Walsall Council's planning committee meets to decide the future of the former Falcon Inn in Willenhall. A petition with 375 signatures opposes the 10-bed HMO conversion. Read the latest.
Sevenoaks District Council has issued a statutory notice to grant an easement to SGN for a replacement gas pipeline at Oxenhill Meadow. The council will retain freehold and the land remains open space. View plans and submit representations by January 23,
Discover how the AllTrails app uses GPS mapping and community reviews to make exploring the UK's outdoors easier. Perfect for planning your next Peak District walk.
A man and woman from Rugby have pleaded not guilty to five new charges relating to the death of 13-month-old Isabella Stasiak. Their trial is set for October 2026.
A Coventry councillor will urge the authority to explore a four-day week for staff to boost morale and save money. The motion will be debated next week.
Sandwell Council has postponed a ruling on eight new flats in Great Barr after the developer demolished the former GP surgery without permission. Read the latest on the planning controversy.
Rother District Council plans to enforce 20mph limits on all new development roads to boost safety and active travel. Read the full proposal details.
A planning inspector has allowed an appeal against Worcester City Council's order to remove a 1.5m garden fence in Lower Wick, citing a four-year rule. Read the full ruling details.
Worcester City Council has refused plans for a detached two-bedroom house on Avon Road, citing overdevelopment and loss of character. Read the full details of the rejection.
Solihull Council spent £35,437 defending planning appeals last year, a sharp rise from previous years. Discover the cases and outcomes that cost taxpayers thousands.
Rochdale Borough Council has validated a wide range of new planning applications, including housing developments, extensions, and commercial projects. See the full list of proposals.
Rochdale Borough Council has determined key planning applications, including the refusal of six new homes and approval for office-to-flat conversions. Get the full details on local development.