Cornwall holiday pods refused over flood risk
Cornwall Council has refused a retrospective application for four holiday pods and a pool in Hayle, citing significant flood risk. Read the full story on the planning decision.
Cornwall Council has refused a retrospective application for four holiday pods and a pool in Hayle, citing significant flood risk. Read the full story on the planning decision.
Plans for essential repairs to safeguard Birmingham's historic Old Curzon Street Station, near the new HS2 terminus, have been recommended for approval ahead of a key council meeting.
A decision on reopening the former Royal Oak pub in Wolverhampton as an Indian grill is pending after council discovered seven unauthorised flats. Read the latest on the planning committee's verdict.
Plans submitted to replace 1860s warehouses near Parsonage Gardens with a landmark office block featuring a public bar-restaurant. Have your say on the proposal.
Cornwall Council confirms temporary road closures in St Ives, Gulval, Ludgvan & Leedstown for essential utility and repair works from late January. Access maintained. Plan your journey.
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.
Plans for nearly 500 new homes on green belt land in the Midlands have been approved, sparking debate over housing needs and environmental protection. Read the full 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.
Walsall Council has granted itself planning permission to convert the Midland Hotel into a 14-bed HMO for temporary homeless accommodation. Read the full details and planning concerns.
Cornwall Council announces extensive roadworks from January 2026 affecting Penzance, St Ives, Hayle and more. Check dates, diversions and travel advice here.
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.
Cornwall Council announces temporary road closures for utility works and an event in St Ives, Ludgvan, Leedstown and Pendeen from January 12-30, 2026. Full details on diversions and contacts here.
The UK braces for a major snowstorm, with forecasts predicting up to 79cm in Scotland. Maps show only Cornwall in England will escape the wintry onslaught. Read the latest Met Office warnings.
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.
Birmingham's city centre is set for a dramatic transformation with two major skyscraper developments approved, including a 49-storey residential tower and a 'bold' 41-storey building. Discover the details.
A Wiltshire village shop that served the community for over 230 years is set for a final farewell as plans are submitted to convert the Grade II listed building into living accommodation. Read the full story.
Birmingham's skyline is set for a dramatic change with two major skyscraper projects approved in 2025. Discover the 41-storey residential tower and the multi-tower 'gateway' development.
UK households will see energy bills drop by £138 a year from April as the price cap falls 8%. Find out what this means for your budget and the shift to net zero.
A Sandwell Council committee is set to decide on a new plan for eight flats in Great Barr after the developer demolished the former GP surgery without permission. Read the latest.
Over 12,000 people oppose Vinnie Jones's plan for a luxury shooting retreat on his West Sussex farm. Campaigners say it threatens wildlife in the South Downs National Park.
A look at how community action led to the rejection of several HMO applications in Birmingham in 2025, from Handsworth to Erdington. Read the success stories.
A look back at the key planning appeals in Solihull for 2025, where residents challenged council refusals. Discover which decisions were overturned by the government inspector.
Lord Anthony Bamford wins planning permission for a 'landscape observatory' on his Cotswolds estate, despite strong opposition over light pollution and landscape impact.
A teenager was stabbed multiple times in Plymouth city centre on December 22. Police are treating it as an isolated incident and urge witnesses to come forward.
Rochdale Borough Council has validated a new batch of planning applications, including home extensions, heritage works, and a new bungalow. Discover the latest local development news.
Rochdale Borough Council has issued a wave of planning decisions, approving extensions, new homes, and commercial changes across the borough. Discover the latest developments.
Major plans to transform a fire-damaged former pub in Willenhall into a 12-bed HMO and multi-use community hall have been approved. The New Testament Church of God will lead the regeneration.