Rossendale Planning Applications: Week Ending Aug 7
Rossendale Borough Council received planning applications for apartments, a children's home, tree works, and a barn conversion up to August 7.
Category : Planning Decisions
Solihull planners refuse airport-backed solar farm
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.
Second bid to regularise Walsall home rejected
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.
Demolition plans for Cradley Heath community centre
Sandwell Council applies to demolish former Cradley Heath Community Centre for 13 new homes after closure deemed surplus to requirements.
Smethwick Shop Conversion Appeal Goes to Inspector
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 Cambs Planning Applications for Conservation Areas Listed
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.
Hyndburn Planning Applications July 27-Aug 2 2025
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 demand halt to Tamworth asset sales
Reform UK councillors demand halt to Tamworth asset disposals, but Conservatives call meeting a 'farce' as decisions already made.
Tividale Mosque Expansion Rejected Over Parking Shortfall
Sandwell Council rejects Tividale Mosque expansion plan, citing a significant parking shortfall of 70 spaces despite revised designs and no increase in congregation.
Solihull approves 250 homes near Berkswell Windmill
Solihull Council approved 250 homes at Pheasant Oak Farm, Balsall Common, despite the windmill concerns. Half of the homes will be affordable.
Birmingham Smithfield project to start in 2026
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.
Inside empty Wolverhampton College campus before demolition
Urban explorer Luke2Explore reveals eerie scenes inside City of Wolverhampton College's abandoned Paget Road campus, facing demolition after 63 years.
Plans for 450 homes in Stonnall could double village size
Proposals for 450 new homes on Stonnall's Grove Hill have advanced after consultation, with David Wilson Homes citing Lichfield's housing shortfall.
Council reverses green belt homes approval ahead of appeal
Walsall Council will now fight plans for two five-bedroom homes on green belt land at Barr Lakes Lane, overturning its earlier approval ahead of an appeal.
Conservation plan for Sports Quarter sparks clash
Birmingham Council proposes a nature conservation site on Wheels Park land for Blues' Sports Quarter, sparking concerns over delays despite assurances it won't block development.
Green Belt homes approved despite 70 objections and MP
South Staffordshire planning committee approves 90 new homes on West Midlands Green Belt despite 70 objections and MP Mike Wood's opposition.
Council refuses HMO plans for former Walsall ambulance depot
Walsall Council has refused plans to turn the former ambulance depot on Bloxwich Lane into an eight-bedroom HMO, saying a full planning application is required.
Birmingham Draft Plan: 87,700 Homes and Growth Zones
Birmingham's draft Local Plan sets out 87,700 new homes and 16 growth zones; final six-week consultation opens before December submission.
Planners praised for independence on housing plan
Dudley planning committee deferred a social housing application for a former care home after councillors insisted on a site visit, praised for not being 'led by the nose'.
Perry Barr shopping centre 'major opportunity' for redevelopment
Birmingham City Council's draft Local Plan labels One Stop Shopping Centre redevelopment a 'major opportunity', envisioning a sustainable town centre with retail, homes, and community spaces in Perry Barr.
Kings Heath storage to become HMO in planning bid
A planning application proposes converting the upper floors of 72 High Street in Kings Heath from storage into a four-bedroom HMO, retaining ground-floor retail.
Darlaston board slammed as 'intolerable mess'
A Darlaston resident has condemned the £20million board overseeing the town's neighbourhood plan as an 'intolerable mess', accusing it of lacking transparency and accountability.
Birmingham Plan Unveils Cultural Quarter for Station Street
Birmingham City Council's draft Local Plan reveals a vision for a Central Cultural Quarter, transforming Station Street into a vibrant destination with enhanced public realm and protection of historic venues like The Crown and Electric Cinema.
Birmingham Sports Quarter Vision Transforms Deprived Area
The Sports Quarter, featuring a new stadium and 1,000 homes, is set to revitalise Birmingham's deprived Bordesley Park area, according to the city council's draft Local Plan.
Devon educatering centre appeal creates 75 jobs
A government inspector has overturned East Devon council's refusal for Goosemoor's 'educatering' facility, creating up to 75 jobs and addressing a critical shortage of employment land.
Plans for Self-Storage and Starbucks at Strykers Site
Plans for a 17,000 sq ft Storage Giant self-storage facility and Starbucks drive-thru have been submitted for the former Strykers bowling alley site in Bushbury, destroyed by fire in 2013.
Conservation Site Plans for Sports Quarter Questioned
Plans to designate a conservation site at the West Midlands Sports Quarter have sparked debate, with over 200 objections lodged and concerns about heritage and green space. Councillors say balance is needed.
Birmingham Council Defends Sports Quarter Nature Site
Birmingham City Council assures that a new nature conservation site on the Sports Quarter land will not delay the project, despite concerns from opposition councillors.
Edgbaston Reservoir Nature Haven Threatened by Homes Plan
A plan to build 95 affordable homes on the former Tower Ballroom site at Edgbaston Reservoir faces fierce opposition from residents who say it will destroy a local nature reserve and harm wildlife.
Walsall housing plans back at committee
Walsall councillors will decide the council's position on a controversial green belt housing application on Barr Lakes Lane ahead of a planning inspector appeal later this year.
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