The government has expressed disappointment over delays to Solihull's crucial housing blueprint. The council must now navigate new planning rules and an 'advisory visit' to meet its target of 8,500 homes.
Manchester's planning committee will make a final decision on two contentious projects: the 752-home Stockton's skyscraper and the Whalley Range mosque marquee. Watch the debate live.
Parish councils in Cheshire West demand an end to premature green belt applications and a focus on brownfield sites. A 1,985-signature petition forces council scrutiny.
A developer has redrawn plans for flats at a former Tettenhall care home after council criticism. The new proposal for five units follows the rejection of a nine-flat scheme deemed 'excessive'. Read the latest.
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.
Sandwell councillors approve plans to convert the unique £1m Round House in Wednesbury, complete with windmill and pool, into a residential home for up to four children.
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.
Plans for a major industrial estate near the M5 are submitted for Wychavon, a new 10,000-home town near Worcester promising a car-free lifestyle. Public consultation is now open.
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.
Liverpool's iconic Littlewoods building could finally become a film studio with a 'cocktail of funding', including council borrowing. Read the latest on this landmark regeneration scheme.
Storage Giant has submitted plans to transform the long-vacant former Bargain Buys store in St Helens into a self-storage facility, promising new jobs and regeneration. Read the full details.
A new convenience store on a pub car park in Neston looks set for approval, a move developers say will slash the pub's rent and ensure its long-term survival. Read the full story.
A planning application seeks to turn a four-bedroom house in Solihull into a home for two vulnerable children. The council consultation is open until February 2.
Plans submitted to convert a Nechells industrial unit into a health and wellbeing complex with a spa, snooker hall and cafe, creating 14 jobs. Read the full details.
Everton FC's bid to host major concerts and events at its new Bramley-Moore Dock stadium faces a formal objection from a local business over road closures and disruption. Read the full details.
Multiple planning applications in Wealden affect listed buildings and conservation areas. A Wadhurst scheme seeks a design variation. Public comments due by January 17, 2026.
Sevenoaks District Council has published a new list of planning applications. Residents have until January 15, 2026, to submit comments on proposals ranging from house extensions to a Gypsy and Traveller site variation.
The Co-operative Group has applied to sell alcohol from 12am to 11pm daily at its Sherford store. Residents have until January 14, 2026, to submit comments to South Hams District Council.
UK steak chain Flat Iron has lodged plans to open its first Liverpool site in a Grade II listed building on Castle Street, potentially ending a long-running planning saga. Expected opening summer 2026.
A major Plymouth planning notice lists 15 proposals, from cladding replacement to care home extensions. The public has 21 days from Dec 23, 2025 to submit comments. View details on the council portal.
Walsall Council submits plans to convert the Leather Museum into a SEND college facility, despite a 3,300-signature petition. Decision expected next month.
Truck Care Haulage Solutions applies to use Buttermilk Farm as a goods vehicle operating centre. Residents have 21 days to submit representations to the Traffic Commissioner.
Enviroline Drainage Services Ltd has applied for a national goods vehicle operator's licence for a site on Foulston Avenue. Residents have until 24 January 2026 to submit representations to the Traffic Commissioner.
Birmingham City Council halts unauthorised car park at The Crown pub, birthplace of Black Sabbath. Campaigners call it a 'small victory' and demand owners refurbish or sell the historic site.
Birmingham's cityscape is undergoing a major transformation with approval for new residential and mixed-use towers, adding over 1,500 homes. Discover the future of the city's skyline.
Solihull Council's planning committee has refused a retrospective application for a large home extension in Shirley after neighbours and councillors objected. The homeowner now faces enforcement action.