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.
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.
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.
Birmingham City Council announces 62 affordable homes in Druids Heath, moving forward despite a legal challenge that delayed the wider regeneration project.
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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.
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.
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 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.
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.
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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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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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.
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 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.
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.
Frustrated Coventry residents call for urgent action after the Allesley Hotel suffers another suspected arson attack, highlighting delays in redevelopment plans for new homes.
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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.
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.
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 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.
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.
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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.
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).
RCA Regeneration has launched a public consultation for up to 70 new homes on green belt land off Allens Lane in Pelsall, with 50% affordable housing and enhanced public spaces.
A 65-year-old grandmother in Stoke-on-Trent has been sleeping on a camp bed in her lounge for months due to severe mould in her council bungalow, with health concerns mounting after nearly 30 failed repair appointments.
A group of travellers occupying Billesley Common car park in Birmingham since Monday has been served notice to vacate by Friday, February 20, as the council moves to protect the public land.
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Telford and Wrekin Council has greenlit a £31.7 million development by Avant Homes to build 135 properties in Priorslee, including affordable housing, with construction starting this spring.
