Brentwood Borough Council has published a statutory notice for five planning applications affecting listed buildings in Kelvedon Hatch, Blackmore, and Navestock, including up to 49 homes at Eagle Field.
A second bid to convert former Walsall newspaper offices into 14 flats has been approved. The scheme at 56-58 Lichfield Street will create 10 one-bed and 4 two-bed homes, with commercial space retained.
Stockport MP Navendu Mishra criticises the Lib Dem council for a £28,000 legal bill after failing to block homes at Woodford Garden Village, urging focus on devolution and housing.
Solar eclipse glasses have sold out across the UK, with 15,000 pairs sold at the Royal Greenwich Observatory. Shoppers traveled from as far as Southampton to secure a pair ahead of Wednesday's partial eclipse, the fullest in 54 years.
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Councillor Alison Wilson defends call-in of Shirley extension application, saying she understood it was to be withdrawn, after planning chairman criticised her absence.
Plans for 165 homes on former Edgbaston masonic lodge site are recommended for approval at Birmingham City Council meeting on August 16.
A 2% wealth tax on assets over £10m for 22,000 people could raise £24bn a year, according to a Compass report backed by Andy Burnham's ally.
Demolition for Walsall's Connected Gateway scheme begins, removing buildings by Butler's Passage to create a plaza and improve connectivity.
Solihull planners approve three commercial units in Olton after scheme called in due to applicant's relation to Councillor Josh O'Nyons; committee chairman warns of future referrals.
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Cheshire Fresh Ltd has submitted outline plans for 2,100 homes, 30% affordable, plus employment, retail, and a school on farmland near Leighton Hospital, aiming to meet Cheshire East's housing need.
West Midlands combined authority's £1.3bn Brownfield Fund plans for 2025-26 are set for approval despite an MP's objection over funding gaps and transparency concerns.
A project to support the major West Midlands revamp has been delayed, impacting regeneration plans and local communities.
Andy Burnham urged to replace council tax with proportional property tax, charging homes 0.48%-0.96% of value, per Compass report.
Solihull Council has identified 72 green belt sites as potential 'grey belt' areas for development, subject to local plan process. Residents can view the full list online.
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Arup identifies 72 Solihull green belt parcels as potential grey belt for development, but council stresses no automatic approvals; local plan to decide.
New redevelopment plans for the former Birmingham Masonic Lodge site have been submitted, following its demolition after a fire. The proposals include residential units and commercial space, aiming to regenerate the area.
North Street Social in Wolverhampton retains its licence after owner Johnny Jones' heartfelt plea, despite 'persistent and serious failures' cited by licensing officers.
Plans for 165 homes at former Clarendon Suites in Edgbaston recommended for approval despite heritage concerns. Council officers say benefits outweigh harm.
Rossendale Borough Council received planning applications for apartments, a children's home, tree works, and a barn conversion up to August 7.
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Solihull Council refused a 63-hectare solar farm and battery storage scheme near Birmingham Airport, despite airport backing and officer recommendations, citing green belt harm and safety concerns.
Walsall Council has rejected a second retrospective application for a five-bedroom home on Brookhouse Road, Paddock, following a four-year planning dispute over inaccurate plans.
Sandwell Council applies to demolish former Cradley Heath Community Centre for 13 new homes after closure deemed surplus to requirements.
A rejected plan to turn a Smethwick terraced house into a shop and flats faces appeal, with objectors citing 'prison-like' living conditions and over-commercialisation.
East Cambridgeshire District Council published planning applications affecting conservation areas and listed buildings on August 6, 2026, including a 30-cabin workers' accommodation near Littleport.
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Hyndburn Council received five planning applications from July 27 to August 2, including a change of use for vulnerable adults support home in Oswaldtwistle.
Reform UK councillors demand halt to Tamworth asset disposals, but Conservatives call meeting a 'farce' as decisions already made.
Sandwell Council rejects Tividale Mosque expansion plan, citing a significant parking shortfall of 70 spaces despite revised designs and no increase in congregation.
Solihull Council approved 250 homes at Pheasant Oak Farm, Balsall Common, despite the windmill concerns. Half of the homes will be affordable.
Shui On Land has confirmed construction at Birmingham's Smithfield regeneration will begin in 2026, with the project set to bring thousands of homes and a major economic boost to the city centre.
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Urban explorer Luke2Explore reveals eerie scenes inside City of Wolverhampton College's abandoned Paget Road campus, facing demolition after 63 years.
