Dudley Council Regenerates 24 Derelict Sites
Dudley Council has identified 24 neglected plots across the borough for redevelopment through its Stalled and Derelict Sites Programme, aiming to transform eyesores into community assets.
Category : Planning Decisions
Council Rejects 83-Home Plan Near Industrial Park
Wigan Council has refused planning permission for an 83-home estate in Atherton, citing proximity to an industrial park and potential impacts on business operations.
Birmingham Estate Regeneration Quashed by High Court
Birmingham City Council's planning permission for Druids Heath regeneration has been quashed by the High Court following a legal challenge over transparency issues regarding affordable housing.
Parkside Regeneration Phase Two Approved in Newton-le-Willows
St Helens Council has approved the second phase of the Parkside Colliery redevelopment, adding 1.6 million sq ft of logistics and manufacturing space to boost the local economy.
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Wolverhampton's £12.5m Depot Plan Approved
City of Wolverhampton Council secures planning permission for a new £12.5m depot and taxi licensing office, relocating services to Hickman Avenue to support regeneration and electric vehicle transition.
Appeal Over Rejected Tyseley Prayer Facility Plan
An appeal has been launched after Birmingham City Council rejected plans to convert the former Scanlon's Club in Tyseley into a prayer facility due to traffic and highway safety concerns.
Mell Square 'Urban Village' Decision Expected This Week
Solihull planners are set to decide on a multi-million pound plan to transform Mell Square shopping centre into a vibrant urban village featuring 1,600 homes, hotel rooms, and extensive public spaces.
Sandwell Pub to Become Assisted Living Flats
Sandwell Council has approved revised plans to demolish the former Wheatsheaf pub in Rowley Regis and replace it with 19 assisted living flats for adults with learning disabilities.
Simister Bowlee 'New Town' Plan Set for Approval
A masterplan for 1,550 homes and new transport links near the M60 motorway junction is set for approval, forming part of the wider Atom Valley employment and innovation scheme.
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Solihull Children's Home Plan Withdrawn (01.02.2026)
A second application to convert a six-bedroom house in Winterbourne Road into a children's care home has been withdrawn by the applicant following initial refusal.
Coventry Shop Fronts Pose Child Safety Risk
Coventry councillors warn that shop windows covered in stickers and signs create safeguarding risks for children by blocking visibility into stores.
Dudley HMO Refused, Listed Building Gets Green Light
Dudley Council has refused a lawful development certificate for a six-bedroom HMO in Selborne Road due to insufficient evidence, while approving Victorian-style restoration works for a listed building in Stone Street.
Developer Appeals to Build on Landslide Estate
Dunedin Homes challenges Sandwell Council's refusal of six new homes on a Cradley Heath estate plagued by landslides, raising resident concerns about safety and privacy.
Smethwick HMO 'Battery Farm' Appeal Could Proceed
A controversial 11-bed HMO in Smethwick, previously rejected by Sandwell Council, could still be approved through a government appeal, raising concerns about waste and vermin issues.
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Walsall £50m School Plan Called 'Money Grabbing Exercise'
A planning agent accuses Walsall Council of environmental disregard over £50m school plans at Reedswood Park, claiming a 'two-tier planning system' favours affluent areas.
Wolverhampton Shop's Marquee Rejection Leads to New Cafe Plans
After council and government inspectors rejected an unauthorised marquee at Amritsar Sweets in Wolverhampton, owners propose a new 20-seat cafe and takeaway development behind the Dudley Road shop.
Residents Win Planning Appeal for Home Improvements
A Balsall Common couple successfully appealed to the government planning inspectorate after Solihull Council refused retrospective permission for driveway gates and garden walls.
Rossendale Council Registers New Planning Applications
Rossendale Borough Council has registered several new planning applications, including shop front replacements in Haslingden, extensions in Helmshore, and an accessible WC annexe at Rawtenstall Heritage Railway Station.
Exeter Social Club Applies for Late-Night Licence
Anthony Gordon has applied for a new premises licence for Polsloe and Priory Social Club in Exeter, proposing alcohol sales until 1:30am and entertainment until 2am, with public consultation open until February 2026.
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Cinnabar Hertford Applies for Later Weekend Opening Hours
Belvue Business Hub Ltd has applied to extend operating hours at Cinnabar in Hertford, proposing later trading on Fridays, Saturdays, and pre-Bank Holiday days, with a deadline for public representations set for February 11, 2026.
Plymouth Planning Notice: Heritage Works and Register Office Redevelopment
Plymouth City Council has published a planning notice for listed building works at two addresses and the proposed demolition and redevelopment of Plymouth Register Office. The public consultation period runs until February 10, 2026.
Plymouth's The Kitchen Applies for Alcohol Licence (28.01.2026)
Trei Mates Ltd has applied to Plymouth City Council for a premises licence to sell alcohol at The Kitchen on Union Street, with proposed hours until 9pm daily.
Walsall Nursery Plan Approved After Council Refusal Overturned
A government planning inspector has granted permission for a 130-place nursery in Aldridge, overturning Walsall Council's refusal over highway safety concerns.
Solihull Leaders Query Housing Plan Deadline Flexibility
Solihull Council leaders question if the December 2026 deadline for their housing plan is flexible, as uncertainty grows over meeting government targets amid ongoing disputes.
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Plymouth Planning Notice: Listed Buildings and Redevelopment
Plymouth City Council has issued a statutory planning notice detailing applications for listed building works and a major redevelopment of the Plymouth Register Office site, inviting public comments.
Plymouth's The Kitchen Applies for Alcohol Licence
Trei Mates Ltd has applied to Plymouth City Council for a premises licence to sell alcohol at The Kitchen on Union Street. The public can submit representations until February 13, 2026.
Willenhall Factory Demolition Starts Regeneration
Demolition of derelict factories in Willenhall's Locksmith Quarter has commenced, marking a major step in a regeneration scheme to build up to 107 new homes, funded by Levelling Up and WMCA.
New Carrington 155-home scheme approved despite concerns
Trafford planning committee grants conditional approval for Redrow's 155-home development in New Carrington, despite Environment Agency objections and traffic impact warnings.
MEPC to Lead £200m Bolton Regeneration
Bolton Council selects MEPC, developer behind Manchester's NOMA, to transform the former Crompton Place shopping centre into a mixed-use development with homes, offices, and leisure facilities.
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Smethwick HMO Plan Rejected Again by Council
Sandwell Council has rejected a second application to convert a Cheshire Road home into an eight-bed HMO, citing parking problems, poor living conditions, and neighbour disturbance.
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