Inspector grants 80 Hockley Heath homes after council refusal
A planning inspector has granted permission for 80 homes in Hockley Heath, overturning Solihull Council's refusal and ordering the council to pay costs for unreasonable behaviour.
Category : Planning Decisions
Government to decide Aldridge green belt homes appeal
An appeal has been lodged for 355 homes on Aldridge green belt land off Stonnall Road, with a government planning inspector set to decide the fate of the 14.1-hectare site.
Walsall councillors to decide on Reedswood school plan
Plans for a 1,000-place school on 13.7 acres of Reedswood Park woodland go before Walsall councillors on Thursday, despite local opposition and Highways objections.
Smethwick HMO plan revised after council rejection
Developers have revised plans for the former Smethwick police training centre, reducing co-living rooms from 76 to 69 after Sandwell Council rejected the previous HMO scheme.
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Mansion tax checklist revealed ahead of 2028 levy
Council tax inspectors will use a checklist including views, driveways, and swimming pools to identify homes worth over £2m for Andy Burnham's mansion tax, set for April 2028.
Middlesbrough's biggest changes 'for a generation' unveiled
Middlesbrough has unveiled a Place Strategy and Investment Prospectus with 15 projects, including a new theatre, hotel, and thousands of new homes, aiming to transform the town centre.
Plans for 77 homes at Hagley Road Oratory site
Plans for 77 new homes, a cafe and 100+ parking bays at the former Oratory school site on Hagley Road, Edgbaston, have been submitted to Birmingham City Council, with a decision expected by October 7.
Developer Renews Bid to Demolish Sandwell Pub for Shop
A developer has resubmitted plans to demolish a Sandwell pub and replace it with a convenience store, despite previous rejection. The new application includes revised designs and a smaller footprint.
Stockport faces 3,000+ new homes after housing target miss
Stockport Council may approve over 3,000 new homes after missing government targets, adding a 20% buffer and presumption in favour of approval, boosting green belt development pressure.
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40,000 GCSE English resits possible due to marking inconsistency
Nearly 40,000 pupils may be forced to resit GCSE English due to marking differences, with analysis suggesting many deserved a pass. Education Secretary Lucy Powell plans to overhaul the resit system.
Golf club plans 20-space car park from old putting green
Four Ashes Golf Centre in Dorridge has applied to Solihull Council to convert a redundant putting green into a 20-space car park, with four bike spaces, next to new padel courts.
Walsall housing plan: new sites added, thousands cut
Walsall's new Local Plan adds 319 homes across four sites but removes 2,117 allocations, creating a shortfall of 6,083 against the government target of 21,026 homes.
Solihull warns of 'major impact' from new rail housing rules
Solihull councillor Simon Coles warns updated NPPF rules could increase development pressure near 11 railway stations, including green belt areas like Earlswood and Berkswell.
Meriden homeowner faces enforcement after appeal dismissed
A planning inspector backed Solihull Council's refusal of a retrospective application for an outbuilding extension and gravel track at The Woodlands in Meriden, leaving the applicant facing enforcement action.
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National Trust plan rejected at beauty spot
Major National Trust plan at a West Midlands beauty spot rejected amid neighbour fears over privacy, traffic, and environmental impact.
Wigan greenbelt sites withdrawn from local plan after campaign
Four controversial greenbelt sites have been removed from Wigan's local plan after strong opposition, but the council says it can still meet employment needs without building on the land.
Residents fear 'development by stealth' over Wiltshire barns plan
Wiltshire Council grants prior approval for Crown Estate to convert two barns at Moorhouse Farm, Netherstreet, into storage and distribution units, sparking resident anger over lack of public scrutiny.
Birmingham B&B Plans Refused Over Neighbourhood Concerns
Plans to convert a Birmingham house into a bed and breakfast have been refused by council planners due to concerns over noise, parking, and impact on the residential area.
5G Mast in Birmingham Approved Over Health Fears
Birmingham City Council has approved a 5G mast on Alcester Road South despite 20 objections citing health concerns, with the decision citing compliance with national guidelines.
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Former Liverpool HMRC office to become 95 flats
A former HMRC office in Liverpool city centre will be converted into 95 flats after revised plans addressed daylight issues that led to rejection of the original 106-apartment scheme.
Mayor triggers public buyout of National Express buses
West Midlands Mayor Richard Parker has triggered the public buyout of National Express West Midlands, which runs 94% of local bus services, to prevent a collapse that could have left millions stranded. The deal protects 4,800 jobs and 750 buses daily.
Manchester local plan: 60,000 new homes mapped
Manchester's local plan proposes up to 60,000 new homes by 2039, with a core growth area taking 42,000 homes and 1.4 million sqm of office space. Public consultation runs until September 28.
Future of 130-Year-Old Former Birmingham Library Decided
Birmingham City Council has decided the future of the 130-year-old former Central Library building on Chamberlain Square, with plans to transform it into a mixed-use development.
165 homes approved for former Masonic lodge site in Birmingham
Birmingham City Council approves plans for 165 homes on the former Masonic lodge site in Edgbaston, including 75 townhouses and 90 apartments, addressing housing demand.
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Planning shake-up to boost homes near stations and protect pubs
The Government's new planning rules will make it easier to build homes near railway stations and protect pubs from conversion, aiming to tackle the housing crisis and reach the 1.5 million homes target.
Chelmsley Wood regeneration delayed again
The £3.434m WMCA-backed Chelmsley Wood town centre regeneration faces another delay, with a 36-month extension requested due to land assembly challenges.
Rossendale planning: garden gym, shopfront, 39 homes
Rossendale Borough Council has registered planning applications up to August 14, including a personal training studio, shopfront alterations, and a 39-home development.
Chelmsford Planning Applications for Listed Buildings
Chelmsford City Council has lodged planning applications affecting listed buildings and conservation areas, including extensions, a garage conversion, and a 99-home outline scheme in Bicknacre. Comments due by September 7, 2026.
Hyndburn Planning Applications: Aug 3-9, 2025
Hyndburn Borough Council received 13 planning applications from August 3-9, including a change of use at Jacob Street and alterations at 260 Willows Lane.
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138-home outline plan for Hardwick site submitted
Pigeon and landowners submitted an outline application for up to 138 homes south of St Neots Road, Hardwick, with access from St Neots Road. The application is with South Cambridgeshire District Council.
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