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.
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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.
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.
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.
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.
Plans submitted to Walsall Council propose demolishing a post-medieval farmhouse to build 81 affordable homes, with the site verified as grey belt in the latest local plan.
A large convoy of travellers has set up on the car park at Billesley Common in Birmingham, prompting urgent alerts to the council. The site is a popular recreational area with sports facilities and wildlife.
Birmingham's 'B' postcode was the most popular UK relocation destination in 2025, attracting young professionals despite the city's reputation. New residents cite affordable housing, career opportunities, and community spirit.
Midland Heart announces a £295 million development of 1,200 affordable homes across 15 brownfield sites in Birmingham, with completion set for 2028 to address the city's housing crisis.
A 23-year-old man fell five floors to his death after balcony railings reportedly gave way as he awaited a pizza delivery in Holborn. His mother launches a safety campaign demanding answers.
Muse developers announce plans for 228 'Habiko' affordable, low-energy homes in Solihull as part of wider Holbeche Place transformation, with public engagement starting soon.
Whitnash in Warwickshire has been ranked as one of the best places to live in England and Wales for 2026, based on criteria like natural environment, wellbeing, and value for money.
A new affordable housing partnership, Habiko, has identified a site in Solihull for over 200 homes, part of a wider plan to build 3,000 affordable homes across the UK in the next 12 years.
A new housing development on grey belt land in Hampton In Arden has been unanimously approved by Solihull Council after receiving overwhelming support from villagers, with 90 letters backing the plan.