Windmill Owner: 80-Home Plan Could Halt Historic Sails
Plans for 80 new homes in Balsall Common face opposition over potential impact on 200-year-old Berkswell Windmill, with half the homes designated as affordable housing.
Category : Housing Issues
Birmingham Home Conversion to 8-Bed HMO Proposed
A planning application seeks to transform a family house on Shirley Road, Hall Green, into an eight-bedroom House in Multiple Occupation for assisted living, with significant internal remodeling planned.
Walsall Apartment Blocks Demolished for Council Housing
Partially completed housing in Walsall will be demolished to restart a delayed council homes scheme, with £1 million funding from the West Midlands Mayor to provide 71 social rent homes by 2027.
£112m Digbeth Housing Project Advances with Contractor Deal
Latimer, Clarion Housing's development arm, has signed a £112 million contract with Winvic Construction to build 481 mixed-tenure homes in Digbeth, Birmingham, with 60% designated as affordable housing.
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Inspector Backs Council on Children's Home Rejection in Wolverhampton
A government planning inspector has dismissed an appeal to open a children's residential home in Wolverhampton, agreeing with the council that local need was not demonstrated and the loss of family housing was unjustified.
Bills Rise Despite Energy Price Cap Fall, Experts Caution
UK households face a hidden bill squeeze as rising council tax and water costs offset energy savings from the Ofgem price cap reduction, impacting property decisions.
Plans for 17 Homes on Former Marsh Nurseries Site Revealed
A reserved matters application has been submitted to Cheshire West and Chester Council to build 17 properties on the former Marsh Nurseries site in Neston, including five affordable homes, with design details now public.
Council Pushes Druids Heath Homes Amid Regeneration Delay
Birmingham City Council announces 62 affordable homes in Druids Heath, moving forward despite a legal challenge that delayed the wider regeneration project.
Yorkshire Building Society Urges Labour to Unlock Homes
Yorkshire Building Society calls on the Labour government to repurpose existing land and empty properties to create over 2.5 million homes, highlighting 748,000 empty homes as an immediate opportunity.
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Walsall Cemetery Flooding Forces Exhumation of Loved One
A Walsall resident describes the traumatic exhumation of a family member after their burial plot at North Walsall Cemetery became a waterlogged mud bath, with the casket falling apart upon removal.
Kenilworth Among Best Places to Live Near Birmingham
The Warwickshire town of Kenilworth has been recognized as one of England's premier residential locations, praised for its historic castle, scenic countryside, and vibrant community amenities just 30 minutes from Birmingham.
Sandwell: Top First-Time Buyer Hotspot with Bargain Prices
Sandwell ranks second nationally for first-time buyer purchases, with over two-thirds of homes sold to newcomers. Average prices of £185,235 offer affordable entry to the housing market near Birmingham.
Widnes Firms Told to Leave for Housing Development
Businesses on Golden Triangle Industrial Estate in Widnes have been given weeks to vacate for a housing project, with many fearing closure and job losses.
Nightingale Land Plans 85 Homes in Congleton Next to 120-Home Site
An outline application for 85 homes, including 30% affordable housing, has been submitted for land south of Sandbach Road in Congleton, adjacent to a separate proposal for 120 dwellings.
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Historic Miller Arcade in Preston Set for Residential Revamp
Plans have been unveiled to convert the vacant upper floors of Preston's historic Miller Arcade into 46 apartments, breathing new life into the 19th-century Grade II-listed building while preserving its Victorian Baroque architecture.
Walsall Green Belt Protest Against Thousands of Homes
Residents and campaigners in Walsall are protesting against plans to build thousands of homes on green belt land, citing concerns over local infrastructure and environmental impact.
Plasdŵr's £55m Phase to Build 184 Homes in Cardiff
The next £55m phase of the Plasdŵr residential scheme in Cardiff, led by Edenstone Group and Codi Group, will start this summer, building 184 homes including affordable housing.
Best Places to Live in West Midlands: Reader Picks
Discover the top towns and neighborhoods in the West Midlands, from affluent suburbs to quaint villages, as chosen by readers for their charm, amenities, and community spirit.
Wolverhampton HMO Appeal Proceeds Despite Crime Fears
A developer has appealed the council's rejection of a six-bed HMO in Heath Town, Wolverhampton, despite police warnings it could increase crime and disrupt the family-oriented street.
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Telford Named Among UK's Best Places to Live
The Shropshire town of Telford has been ranked as one of the UK's top places to live, praised for its green spaces, cleanliness, safety, and low population density.
Liverpool Masterplan: 7,000 Homes, Parks, and Transport Upgrades
Liverpool Council reveals a transformative masterplan for the Pumpfields and Limekilns area, proposing over 7,000 new homes, parks, and improved transport links to create a sustainable 20-minute neighbourhood on the city's northern edge.
Dudley Residents Say Trees Are Wrecking Their Homes
Residents of Newark Road in Netherton claim tree roots are undermining foundations, causing cracks, damp, and making homes unsafe, with Dudley Council accused of poor communication.
Residents Demand Demolition After Arson at Derelict Hotel
Frustrated Coventry residents call for urgent action after the Allesley Hotel suffers another suspected arson attack, highlighting delays in redevelopment plans for new homes.
Dudley Council Plasters Over Cracks from Tree Roots
A 72-year-old tenant in Netherton claims Dudley Council is failing to address structural damage from tree roots, with cracks spreading across her home despite previous plaster repairs.
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Midland Village Flooded Twice Leaves Residents Terrified
Over 50 homes in Great Glen, Leicestershire, were devastated by flooding twice within 12 months, with some residents displaced for nearly two years and living in fear of rainfall.
Couple on £29k Seeks Council Flat for Own Space
A young couple earning £29,000 annually is exploring council housing options after being asked to move out from family homes, highlighting the challenges of qualifying for social housing.
Aldridge Locals Protest Green Belt Housing Development Plans
Aldridge residents have formed the Stop the Build on Aldridge Green Belt action group to oppose plans for thousands of homes on green belt land, citing environmental damage, traffic congestion, and inadequate infrastructure.
Wombourne Homes Approved Despite Transport and Flooding Issues
South Staffordshire Council has approved 92 new homes in Wombourne village, despite residents' objections over a 900-meter walk to bus stops and persistent flooding problems on Pool House Road.
Dudley Council Rejects 34-Bed HMO Over 'Slum' Fears
Dudley Council planners have refused permission for a 34-bedroom HMO in the town centre, citing fears it could recreate historic slums and strain local services.
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Shop on Busy Road Could Become Seven-Bedroom HMO
A planning application has been submitted to transform a two-storey commercial building on Washwood Heath Road into a seven-bedroom House in Multiple Occupation (HMO).
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