Rossendale Council Registers New Planning Applications (27.03.2026)
Rossendale Borough Council has registered several planning applications up to March 27, including extensions, condition discharges, and development approvals across the borough.
Category : Planning Decisions
Council Officers 'Resigned' Over Druids Heath Housing Scheme
Explosive claims emerge that Birmingham City Council planning officers resigned amid allegations of improper pressure and bullying over the handling of the Druids Heath regeneration scheme, with a financial viability report revealing a multi-million pound
Blackpool Airport Enterprise Zone Development Approved
Planners have unanimously approved a massive industrial and warehousing development at Blackpool Airport Enterprise Zone, promising a jobs bonanza and including a bus link provision.
Luxury Bed Firm Must Demolish Extension After Failed Appeal
Wakefield Council has ordered Sleep Factory in Ossett to tear down an unauthorized factory extension after a planning inspector dismissed its appeal, citing highway safety risks from HGV deliveries.
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Dudley landlord must demolish 15 unauthorised flats
A planning inspector has upheld Dudley Council's enforcement notice, ordering the removal of 15 flats built without permission in Tipton Road. The owner's appeal was rejected.
Vet Hospital to Replace Old Car Dealership in Wolverhampton
Plans submitted to Wolverhampton City Council propose a new veterinary hospital on the site of a former Land Rover showroom, featuring 24-hour care and modern design.
Gym Plan for West Bromwich Steelworks Site Goes to Appeal
D1 Gyms appeals Sandwell Council's rejection of a 24-hour fitness center in a former Trident Steelworks building, citing community benefits and sustainable reuse of vacant property.
New 21-Storey Birmingham Student Tower to Transform Skyline
Plans for a 506-bed student accommodation block at 120 Suffolk Street have been recommended for approval by Birmingham City Council, with architects promising a strong addition to the city's skyline.
Jewellery Quarter Development Approved for 269 Apartments
Birmingham City Council has approved Hanehouse's mixed-use development in the Jewellery Quarter, featuring 269 apartments and commercial space, with restoration of a grade-II listed building.
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Uttoxeter's Abandoned Maltings Shopping Centre to Get Huge Revamp
East Staffordshire Borough Council reveals plans to demolish 19 of 24 buildings at The Maltings in Uttoxeter, with temporary food vendors and market stalls planned before permanent redevelopment begins to revitalize the town center.
Birmingham's 'Zombie Quarter' Revival: Historic Cinema Plan
A long-dormant stretch of New Street opposite the Chicken Quarter is set for resurrection, with plans approved to transform a historic former cinema building into shops and offices, preserving its 19th-century Masonic Hall origins.
Golf Club Fears Stray Balls Could Damage New Bolton Homes
A decision on plans for 80 homes on green belt land near Harwood, Bolton, is imminent. The adjacent golf club has raised concerns about stray golf balls and noise, requesting a ball strike survey as a condition for approval.
Hyndburn Council's Latest Planning Applications
Hyndburn Borough Council has registered new planning applications, including a house extension in Great Harwood, a church closure in Accrington, and a change to a House in Multiple Occupation.
McDonald's Site in West Bromwich Could Become 24/7 Casino
Plans submitted to Sandwell Council propose converting the former McDonald's in West Bromwich High Street into a 24/7 casino and tanning salon, creating 14 jobs.
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Bull Ring Market Demolition Countdown: New Temporary Site Planned
Birmingham City Council races against time to build a temporary market for Bull Ring traders before demolition of the historic building begins in 2027, with plans for apartments or student housing to replace it.
Convenience Store Denied Over Parking Space Shortage
A convenience store in Brierley Hill has been refused planning permission after Dudley Council found it had only a third of the required parking spaces, raising safety concerns.
Residents Slam £50m School Plan Over Woodland Loss
Walsall residents voice strong opposition to a new £50m free school at Reedswood Park, citing traffic chaos, loss of 13.7 acres of woodland, and better vacant site alternatives.
Council Backs CPO to Rescue Wolverhampton's Beatties Store
Wolverhampton councillors have approved compulsory purchase powers to acquire the derelict former Beatties department store, empty since 2019, aiming to revive it with housing and commercial space.
Jewellery Quarter Regeneration Approved Despite Heritage Fears
Plans for a major development with 269 apartments in Birmingham's Jewellery Quarter have been approved by planners, despite councillors' concerns about the area's character being 'chipped away'.
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Rossendale Council Registers New Planning Applications (20.03.2026)
Rossendale Borough Council has registered several new planning applications, including proposals for new dwellings, changes of use, and retrospective approvals across various locations in the area.
Swansea Civic Centre Gets £20m Regeneration Boost
The UK Government has announced a £20 million investment to transform Swansea's Civic Centre into a mixed-use destination featuring an aquarium, saltwater lido, apartments, and commercial spaces.
Roundabout Adverts Approved Despite Distraction Risk
Solihull Council planning committee has approved advertising boards on three village roundabouts in Balsall Common, overriding objections about potential driver distraction and visual clutter.
Walsall's £81,555 Green Belt Battery Storage Fight
The total cost of Walsall Council's multi-year legal battle against a controversial battery energy storage facility on green belt land has been revealed as £81,555.22, including legal fees and costs awarded to the developer.
Birmingham Student Tower Plans Set for Approval
Plans for a new 21-storey student accommodation tower in Birmingham city centre have been recommended for approval, promising 506 bedspaces and regeneration benefits.
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Peel Land Plans Industrial Sheds Near Bolton M61 Junction
Developer Peel Land has unveiled plans for 323,000 sq ft of logistics sheds near M61 Junction 4, promising up to 380 new jobs. The project, adjacent to Logistics North, is part of the Northfold Growth Area.
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.
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.
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