Bearwood off-licence plan prompts safety complaints
Residents protest a new late-night off-licence in Bearwood, Smethwick, citing health and safety risks from antisocial behaviour. A council decision is due on November 25.
Category : Planning Decisions
Luxury Dorridge house approved despite objections
A controversial five-bedroom luxury home in Solihull's Dorridge area gets planning approval. The planning chief expressed disappointment but found no grounds for refusal.
Roundabout advertising gets green light in Meriden
Solihull Council approves controversial advertising signs on Meriden roundabout despite villagers' objections about driver distraction and visual impact. Decision follows 15-year precedent.
Cheshire East rejects Alderley Edge homes plan
Councillors unanimously refuse nine-home development off Heyes Lane, arguing the site is protected green belt land and does not meet new 'grey belt' criteria.
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Villagers block UK's largest solar farm development
Residents in Powick celebrate a David vs Goliath victory as council rejects 271-acre solar farm that threatened Malvern Hills views. Read their inspiring story.
Noisy robot dinosaurs approved in Herefordshire
Ralph Court Gardens' animatronic dinosaurs granted retrospective planning permission. Council imposes noise controls after 'out of context' screeches complaints. Discover the full story.
Solihull bungalow plan recommended for approval
Controversial plans for a new three-bedroom bungalow in Knowle's conservation area are recommended for approval despite resident objections. Decision due November 12.
16-storey student block planned for Birmingham pub site
Plans for a 263-bed student accommodation on the former Golden Eagle pub site in Birmingham have been recommended for approval. The development promises regeneration benefits while acknowledging heritage concerns.
HS2 move forces school to cut pupil capacity by third
Water Orton Primary School, relocated for HS2, plans to reduce admissions as families leave the area. Public consultation begins on cutting yearly intake from 45 to 30 pupils.
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Historic Birmingham pub site to become student flats
Plans for a 263-bed student accommodation block on the former Golden Eagle pub site in Birmingham city centre have been recommended for approval. The development aims to transform this prominent location.
Major Revamp for Historic Wolverhampton School Approved
City of Wolverhampton Council approves a major redevelopment for The Royal School, including a new 630-pupil primary school and sports facilities. Completion is set for 2028.
Dubai Royals Upgrade UK Helipads at Newmarket Palace
Dubai's Royal family plans concrete helipads at their Suffolk residence to escape summer heat. Read about the £10.3bn Sheikh's UK expansion plans.
Rochdale's Latest Planning Applications Revealed
A wave of new planning applications has been validated in Rochdale, including proposals for new homes, shopfronts, and infrastructure projects. Discover the latest developments pending consideration.
Historic Titan Works Set for Care Home Redevelopment
Dudley Council to decide on plans transforming Stourbridge's historic Titan Works into a major retirement complex with 150 care home beds and 39 apartments.
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Former British Legion Club to Become Nursery
An empty former British Legion club in Smethwick has been approved for conversion into a nursery for 80 children, creating new childcare and employment opportunities.
Final Decision on Dorridge Luxury Home Imminent
Solihull planners are set to make a final decision on a contentious five-bedroom luxury home in Dorridge after a site visit and amended plans. Will it get the go-ahead?
Pub investigated over St George's Cross painting
Moonrakers Inn landlord Jerry Kunkler faces planning investigation after patriotic paint job on Grade II listed building sparks complaints. Read the full story.
Driveway ripped up over little-known planning rule
A Welsh couple faces financial ruin after being ordered to remove their new driveway due to a little-known planning permission rule. Discover the full story and the council's response.
Couple ordered to tear down £20,000 garden building
A Scottish couple defies a council order to demolish their £20,000 garden room. Discover their fight and the implications for UK homeowners' planning permission.
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Village fury over roundabout advertising screens plan
Outraged villagers in Claverdon are fighting controversial plans to install large digital advertising screens on their picturesque roundabout, calling it a 'blight on the countryside' and safety hazard.
Manchester approves 76-storey skyscraper - city's tallest
Manchester City Council has approved plans for the city's tallest building - a 76-storey skyscraper that will transform the skyline and create thousands of jobs in a major regeneration project.
Walsall rejects three children's home plans
Walsall Council has thrown out three separate applications for new children's homes following strong community protests over safety and anti-social behaviour concerns in Bloxwich and Blakenall neighbourhoods.
Salford's £1bn skyscraper vision approved
Salford City Council approves ambitious £1 billion skyscraper development featuring four towers up to 56 storeys, set to transform the Greengate waterfront area with 1,700 new homes and commercial spaces.
Rochdale Planning Applications Validated - Latest Developments
Discover the latest planning applications shaping Rochdale's future, from residential extensions to commercial developments and infrastructure projects validated up to October 31st.
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Rochdale Planning Decisions: October Development Updates
Discover the latest planning applications approved and rejected across Rochdale, from housing developments to commercial projects shaping the borough's future landscape.
Council rejects industrial estate flats plan in Wednesbury
Sandwell Council has refused controversial plans to convert a Wednesbury industrial estate into 173 apartments, citing concerns about losing employment space and inadequate infrastructure.
Wolverhampton's Raglan Street faces demolition in regeneration push
Wolverhampton City Council has approved further changes to demolish Raglan Street buildings, marking another step in the city's major regeneration plans to create new commercial spaces and revitalise the urban landscape.
Rachel Reeves to announce major planning reforms and new towns
Shadow Chancellor Rachel Reeves is set to unveil Labour's radical planning reforms and new town developments to boost economic growth and tackle the housing crisis.
Dudley Council's student block rejected on green belt
Planning inspectors uphold decision to refuse major student accommodation development on protected green belt land in Dudley, dealing blow to council's housing plans.
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Aldridge Nursery Expansion Delayed Over Parking Concerns
A Walsall nursery's ambitious expansion plans have been deferred by council planners, leaving parents and staff in limbo as concerns over parking and highway safety take centre stage.
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