UoB Selly Oak Campus Sale Given Green Light
The University of Birmingham's Selly Oak campus sale has been approved, paving the way for new housing and community spaces. The deal includes student accommodation and public amenities.
Category : Planning Decisions
New Retrospective Bid for Home at Centre of Planning Row
A second retrospective planning application has been lodged for a Paddock home, at the centre of a four-year dispute over inaccurate drawings and breach of conditions.
Mini Housing Development Gets Go-Ahead in Chadwick End
Solihull Council approves seven new homes at Arbour Tree Farm, replacing redundant farm buildings, citing housing need and sustainable location.
Solihull Extension Approved Despite Neighbour Row
Solihull Council unanimously approved a single-storey rear extension in Bonneville Close, Millisons Wood, despite six objections from neighbours over commercial use concerns.
Police Appeal for Missing Teen with Birmingham Links (07.06.2026)
Police are urgently appealing for help to find a missing 17-year-old boy who has strong ties to Birmingham, last seen in the city.
Dudley Planning: Supermarket OK'd, Apartments Proposed
Dudley Council approves retrospective supermarket in Pensnett, considers apartments in listed building, and reviews plans for flats in Brierley Hill.
Perryfields Academy Demolition Decision Upcoming
Major plans to demolish and replace Perryfields Academy in Oldbury will be decided on June 10. The Department for Education proposes a new three-storey building and sports fields.
32 Flats Approved in Blackpool's Iconic Woolworths Building
Plans for 32 apartments in Blackpool's historic former Woolworths building have been approved, adding to existing flats and preserving the Art Deco landmark.
Rossendale Planning Applications June 5
Rossendale Borough Council received planning applications including extensions, conversions, and new homes up to June 5. Key projects include Sunnyside Rest Home and Reddish Hill Farm.
Solihull extension dispute resolved with approval
Solihull Council approves house extension in Bonneville Close after residents object, citing commercial letting concerns. Applicant says it's for hobby room.
Solihull Planners Defer Olton Home Decision After Residents Demand Site Visit
Solihull Council's planning committee has deferred a decision on a controversial four-bedroom house proposal in Olton after heated opposition from residents.
Hyndburn Planning Applications: May 25-31
Hyndburn Borough Council received new planning applications including a side extension and condition removals between May 25-31.
Solihull Council Wins Five Planning Appeals After Losses
Solihull Council secures five planning appeal victories, overturning a recent losing streak and saving taxpayer money. The planning inspectorate dismissed appeals on fencing and tree felling proposals.
Olton Home Decision Delayed After Meeting Disruption
Solihull planners postpone decision on a four-bedroom home in Olton after a member of the public disrupts the meeting, citing 'farce'. Site visit agreed.
Rossendale Planning Applications: Cafe/Bar and Housing Changes
Recent planning applications in Rossendale include a cafe/bar conversion, condition removals for new dwellings, and a rear extension. Check the full list.
99 Homes Approved on Green Belt in Hockley Heath Village
Solihull Council approves 99 new homes on green belt land in Hockley Heath, despite over 200 objections from residents and officials citing traffic and infrastructure concerns.
Cleethorpes Market Place regeneration review sparks uncertainty
A £4.5m regeneration of Cleethorpes Market Place is under review by the new Reform UK council leadership, causing concern among local businesses and politicians.
Stourbridge Heritage Site Flat Plan Rejected
Dudley Council has refused plans for six flats on a heritage site in Stourbridge, citing poor design and dominance over the existing building.
Chorlton Cross Shopping Centre Redevelopment Starts
PJ Livesey starts first phase of Chorlton Cross Shopping Centre regeneration, demolishing buildings to create 262 homes, shops, and public spaces.
Billy Allison Charged with Murder of Lichfield Pub Boss
Billy Allison, 36, appeared in court charged with murdering pub director Matt O'Gara after an attack in Lichfield. He was remanded in custody.
Hyndburn Planning Apps May 18-24, 2025
Planning applications registered with Hyndburn Borough Council from May 18 to May 24, including agricultural, householder, and commercial developments.
Newport Civic Centre Future Under Review in £250k Strategy
Newport City Council has approved £250k from reserves for a review of its offices, including the civic centre. The listed building faces uncertain future, with critics citing underuse and high costs.
Solihull Council Loses Fourth Planning Appeal in Weeks
A planning inspector overturned Solihull Council's refusal of a loft conversion in Castle Bromwich, marking the fourth appeal loss for the authority in weeks.
200 Objections Fail to Stop 99-Home Plan in Solihull Village
Despite 234 objections from 150 addresses, Solihull Council officers recommend approval for 99 new homes in Hockley Heath, citing housing need and sustainability.
Alum Rock Food Court Hit With Stop Trading Notice
An outdoor food court in Alum Rock, Birmingham, has been served a Temporary Stop Notice for operating without planning permission, sparking local protests.
Hyndburn Planning Applications May 11-17
Hyndburn Borough Council received planning applications between May 11-17, including householder extensions, a car lift installation, listed building consent, and change of use to a SEND school.
Sandwell Plans: New Homes, 3G Pitch, EV Hub, Dessert Shop
Sandwell sees multiple planning applications including nine new homes in Tipton, a 3G football pitch in Smethwick, an EV charging hub in Cradley Heath, and a late-night dessert shop in West Bromwich.
Birmingham Food Court Defends Planning Permission Row
Rock Park food court in Alum Rock responds to protests and 'harmful misinformation' over planning permission, insisting its application is still being processed by Birmingham City Council.
Rossendale Planning Applications: New Homes and Tree Works
Rossendale Borough Council has published the latest planning applications, including new homes at Loveclough Social Club and tree works in Rawtenstall and Edenfield.
HMO and 30 Flats Among New Planning Applications in Dudley
Dudley Council reviews plans for a five-person HMO on Tennyson Street, four homes on Cochrane Road, and conversion of the historic Claughton Centre into 30 flats.
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