Solihull MP Opposes 285-Home Plan on Bentley Heath Farmland
Meriden and Solihull East MP Saqib Bhatti objects to a proposal for 285 new homes on agricultural land in Bentley Heath, citing green belt concerns and infrastructure issues.
Category : Planning Decisions
Birmingham High Street Decade-Long Demolition Plan Unveiled
A major redevelopment proposal for Birmingham's High Street could see a hotel, GP surgery with 17,789 patients, and multiple shops demolished over ten years to make way for 2,000 new homes and commercial spaces.
Jewellery Quarter Redevelopment Faces Character Concerns
Plans for 269 apartments in Birmingham's Jewellery Quarter return to planners amid councillor worries about incremental loss of area character. Decision deferred to March 19 meeting.
Birmingham Council Sells Seven Properties at March Auction
Birmingham City Council is auctioning seven assets, including land, a community centre, and commercial units, on March 26. Key lots feature prime locations in Edgbaston, Lozells, and Hockley.
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Catalyst Business Park Plan for Widnes Waterfront Jobs
Ambitious plans for Catalyst Business Park in Widnes could create up to 3,367 jobs across 96 acres, transforming the waterfront area with 1.8 million sq ft of commercial space.
Couple Must Remove £4,500 Fence After Losing Planning Appeal
A retired couple in Bolton have been ordered to dismantle their £4,500 privacy fence after their planning appeal was rejected by the council, which deemed it incompatible with the area's character.
Solihull Car Park Closes for Major Town Centre Redevelopment
Mell Square multi-storey car park in Solihull will close permanently on March 31 as work begins on the Holbeche Place redevelopment, featuring 1,600 homes and new public spaces.
Council Investigates 'Unauthorised' HMO Build in Birmingham
Birmingham City Council has launched a planning enforcement investigation into a property at 191 Warwards Lane, Selly Park, following claims that an 'unauthorised' House in Multiple Occupation (HMO) is being built, with residents warning of serious public
B&B Approved to Save Cradley Heath Social Club from Jeopardy
Sandwell Council has approved plans to convert a first-floor function room at Cradley Heath Sports and Social Club into a 23-room bed and breakfast. The move aims to provide crucial new revenue streams to save the struggling club, which opened in 2005 and
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Tallest South Bristol Tower Approved After Appeal Warning
Controversial plans for South Bristol's tallest building have been approved despite hundreds of objections. Councillors were warned rejecting the scheme could cost taxpayers £1 million in appeal costs.
Rossendale Council Gets New Planning Applications for Homes and Community Spaces
Rossendale Borough Council has registered multiple planning applications, including dormer additions, garage conversions, and a change of use for a former chapel to storage. Key projects involve childcare expansion and residential extensions across Haslin
Priory Square Demolition Starts, Martineau Galleries in Long-Term Plans
Demolition has commenced at Priory Square in Birmingham, with owner Hammerson's Martineau Galleries redevelopment now classified as a long-term project in its financial reports, indicating a potential completion timeline beyond 2031.
Historic Birmingham Surgery May Become 21-Bed Hotel
Plans have been submitted to convert a Grade II listed Arts and Crafts style medical building in Kings Norton into a hotel with 21 guest bedrooms, preserving its historic features.
Court to Decide Fate of 765 Yeovil Homes in Judicial Review
A judicial review at Bristol Crown Court will determine the future of a 765-home development in Yeovil, with a local action group crowdfunding £15,000 for legal costs.
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Gary Neville's Kendals District Plan for Manchester City Centre
Gary Neville's Relentless Developments announces Kendals District, a new city-centre neighbourhood anchored by the historic Kendal Milne building retrofit, featuring offices, hotel, and public spaces.
DfE Meeting on Controversial Walsall Free School Project
The Department for Education has scheduled a drop-in consultation meeting for residents concerned about the new free school planned for Reedswood Park in Walsall, following significant opposition over environmental impact and access issues.
Sheffield's Cole Brothers Store Gets Redevelopment Green Light
Sheffield City Council has approved plans to transform the former Cole Brothers department store into a mixed-use leisure, retail, and workspace hub, led by Urban Splash.
Council Backs Rebuilding of Warehouses Destroyed in Fire
City of Wolverhampton Council has approved plans to rebuild three industrial units at Atlas Trading Estate in Bradley, destroyed by a massive blaze in January 2024 that required 70 firefighters.
Liverpool North Docks Regeneration Plan Unveiled
A new Mayoral Development Corporation aims to transform 174 hectares of brownfield land in Liverpool's North Docks into a vibrant extension of the city centre, featuring 17,700 homes and 5 million sq ft of commercial space.
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Liverpool's Tallest 70-Storey Tower Design Revealed
Designs for a 70-storey tower on Liverpool's waterfront have been unveiled, featuring a five-star hotel and luxury residences as part of the £1bn Kings development.
Council Pressed to Act on Unauthorized Car Wash Operation
A hand car wash in Woodsetton continues to operate despite losing a planning appeal, prompting calls for Dudley Council to take strong enforcement action over noise, drainage, and safety concerns.
Dudley Council Approves Church to School and Nursery Plans
Providence Methodist Church in Cradley gains approval to become a school, while a Quarry Bank church will be a nursery. Concerns raised over traffic and transparency.
Birmingham's 2045 City Centre Transformation Vision Revealed
A stunning CGI video reveals Birmingham's ambitious Central Heart plan for 2045, promising 8,000 jobs, 5,000 homes, and massive commercial growth to attract global investors.
Solihull Care Home Decision Due This Week
Planners in Solihull will decide this week whether to approve a controversial plan to convert a five-bedroom house into a children's care home, despite local opposition and concerns over parking and neighborhood character.
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Padel Courts Planned for Bathampton Village, Noise Worries
Smash Padel has submitted plans to build five outdoor padel courts in Bathampton, as Bath lacks facilities. Residents express concerns over noise impacts, citing previous rejections in Bath due to 'gunfire-like' sounds.
Skyscrapers and Park Planned for Manchester's Water Street
Manchester City Council unveils a major regeneration blueprint for Water Street, featuring four skyscrapers, a 6.5-acre park, and affordable homes to revitalize a disconnected industrial area near Castlefield.
Dudley Council Approves Homes Despite Canal Flooding Fears
Dudley Council has approved 68 new homes on an industrial estate despite Canal and River Trust warnings about potential damage to a canal embankment that could cause major flooding.
Coventry Approves Allesley Hotel Demolition for New Housing
Coventry City Council has unanimously approved plans to demolish the abandoned Allesley Hotel, making way for 55 new properties including houses and flats, despite some traffic noise concerns.
Copthorne Hotel's Survival in Birmingham's Paradise
The Copthorne Hotel in Birmingham's Paradise development has avoided demolition for decades, standing as a polarising 1980s relic amid modern transformations, with financial issues now delaying its fate.
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Solihull to Decide on 92-Home Berkswell Development
Solihull planners will decide next week on a controversial proposal for a 92-home estate on green belt land in Berkswell village, with 40% affordable housing and significant local objections.
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