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Category : Planning Decisions
New Inn Harborne Refurbishment Plans Recommended for Approval
Joule's Brewery's plans to refurbish The New Inn in Harborne, including landscaping and extensions, have been recommended for approval ahead of a planning committee meeting on July 9.
Hyndburn Planning Applications June 29 - July 5
Hyndburn Borough Council registered planning applications including demolition of Accrington Victoria Hospital, HMO conversion, and mosque landscaping conditions.
Erdington Baths Regeneration Delays and Budget Pressures
Birmingham Council warns of further delays and possible scope changes for Erdington Baths regeneration as budget faces £1.7m slippage and is under pressure.
Rossendale Council Lists New Planning Applications
Rossendale Borough Council has published planning applications for the week ending July 3, including balcony extensions, dropped kerbs, and listed building consent.
Three-Bed Home to Become Seven-Bed HMO in Pleck
A plan to convert a three-bed family home on Kingsley Street, Pleck, into a seven-bed HMO has been submitted. Pleck already has 16 HMO licenses, one of the highest in Walsall.
Bergvall speaks on Spurs future amid Villa transfer links
Tottenham midfielder Lucas Bergvall has broken his silence on his future after being linked with Aston Villa, Chelsea, and Bayern Munich this summer.
Men jailed after burglar stabbed in mobile home raid
David McCandless and Mason Meanwell were jailed for 12 years for manslaughter after a fellow intruder was stabbed during an armed burglary in Tuxford.
Calthorpe Estate Land Sell-Off: First Plots at Auction July 9
The Calthorpe Estate is selling residential land in Edgbaston, with seven plots going under the hammer on July 9 at guide prices ranging from £1,000 to £75,000.
Smithfield Tower Plans Spark Lost Opportunity Fears
Plans for 408 apartments in two towers at Birmingham's Smithfield site face criticism from councillors and residents, who call them a 'huge lost opportunity' lacking quality design.
Pro-Palestine Protesters Face Retrial Over Factory Damage
Four pro-Palestine protesters will face a retrial in March 2027 for allegedly causing criminal damage to Moog Aircraft Group's Wolverhampton factory, after a jury failed to reach a verdict.
Pensnett Road Sealed Off After Criminal Damage
Tiled House Lane in Pensnett was cordoned off by police after reports of criminal damage on July 1. No injuries were reported, and officers remain in the area for reassurance.
Bouncer punched and killed man outside Birmingham bar, court told
Richard Deakin, 38, denies manslaughter after allegedly punching Joshua Johnson-Hector, 31, outside Savanna bar in Birmingham, causing fatal head injury.
Dudley Council to Rule on Six-Flat Block on Derelict Site
Dudley Council will decide on plans for six flats on a derelict 0.2-acre site on Douglas Road, near historic mine workings in a high-risk Coal Authority area.
Black Cock Inn Pub in Walsall Wood to Be Demolished for Housing
The Black Cock Inn in Walsall Wood faces demolition for 13 homes. The pub has been vacant since the pandemic and is a target for vandalism. Plans submitted to Walsall Council.
Up to 1,500 New Homes in Birmingham Regeneration
Up to 1,500 new homes are planned for a Birmingham regeneration site, with a new neighbourhood set to be created on the former Birmingham Wheels site.
Inspector overturns Sandwell Council's decision on landslip estate homes
A government inspector has overturned Sandwell Council's rejection of six new homes on a Cradley Heath estate plagued by landslides, citing no harm to privacy or character.
Solihull Hideout bar owner confident licence will be granted
The owner of a new entertainment venue at Parkgate Shopping Centre is confident it will get a licence to sell alcohol, despite traders' fears it will attract anti-social behaviour.
Hyndburn Planning Apps June 22-28: Market Hall, Nursery
Hyndburn Borough Council received planning applications between June 22-28, including a children's nursery at Church Street, Market Hall variations, and a barn conversion in Oswaldtwistle.
Birmingham HMO with redevelopment potential auctioned
A vacant 11-bedroom HMO in Moseley, Birmingham, with potential for redevelopment into flats or a family home, is set to be auctioned by Bond Wolfe on July 9 with a guide price over £675,000.
Barbershop Faces Council Action Over Planning Breach
Wolverhampton barbershop Fresh Look on Dudley Road faces enforcement action after opening without planning permission, with council citing parking and noise issues.
Walsall Green Belt: 600 Homes Planned
Taylor Wimpey reveals plans for up to 600 homes on 27-hectare green belt site in Walsall, as council's draft local plan targets the area for development.
O'Neills Solihull Green Makeover Proposed
O'Neills Irish bar in Solihull town centre seeks permission for a green-themed makeover, including repainted beams, new signs, and a mural, with heritage officers offering conditional support.
600 Homes Planned for Walsall Greenbelt
Plans for 600 homes on greenbelt land in Walsall have been submitted, threatening protected open space and sparking local opposition.
160 Homes Planned on Walsall Green Belt Near Listed Site
St Phillips proposes 160 homes on green belt in Aldridge, with a third affordable. Site borders conservation area with Grade II listed Moot House. Over 130 comments received.
Birmingham XL Bully Owner Faces Prison or Dog's Euthanasia
Bashart Ali, 54, was told by Birmingham Magistrates' Court to pay £2,178 or face prison; his unregistered XL Bully Hagler could be destroyed if he fails to obtain an exemption within two months.
Plan to Demolish Run-Down Industrial Buildings in Village
A plan to demolish dilapidated industrial buildings in a West Midlands village has been submitted, paving the way for new housing and community space.
Courteney Cox and Johnny McDaid Split After 12 Years
Courteney Cox, 62, and Snow Patrol's Johnny McDaid, 49, have split after 12 years. A source says the split is amicable, with McDaid reportedly in early stages of a new romance.
Nando's Star City Seeks Mezzanine Addition
Nando's Chickenland Ltd has applied to Birmingham City Council to vary the premises licence for its Star City restaurant, proposing a new mezzanine floor while keeping all other licence terms unchanged.
Plan for 850 Homes and School on Walsall Green Belt
Outline plans for 850 homes, a primary school, and community centre on green belt in Great Barr have been submitted, with 340 affordable homes proposed.
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