Birmingham Planning Committee Rejects Student Flats Proposal at Historic Golden Eagle Site Monday, November 24, 2025 birmingham heritage studenthousing planning development goldeneagle regeneration architecture council citycentre Birmingham’s planning committee has declined permission for a 16-storey student accommodation building on the former site of the Golden Eagle pub, a once-iconic city centre music venue. The proposed development aimed to … Read More
David and Victoria Beckham Face Criticism Over Numerous Alterations to Midland Countryside Home Sunday, November 23, 2025 beckham planning westoxfordshire maplewoodbarn construction accessroad sohofarmhouse controversy countryside development Since purchasing their Grade-II listed Maplewood Barn estate in 2016 for £6.15 million, David and Victoria Beckham have submitted more than 30 planning applications to modify their rural home in West Oxfordshire. Their … Read More
Midlands MP Faces Criticism for Voting Against Wildlife Safeguards in Planning Bill Sunday, November 23, 2025 wildlife planning infrastructure conservation government environment development housing legislation biodiversity Worcester MP Tom Collins is under scrutiny following his vote against proposed amendments aimed at strengthening wildlife protections in the Government’s Planning and Infrastructure Bill. Green councillors argue that these … Read More
Planners Reject Taller Extension for Shirley 'Mini Mansion' Amid Height Dispute Wednesday, November 19, 2025 solihull shirley planning extension height dispute development privacy council objections Solihull planners have denied a proposal to raise the height of an extension at a Shirley property, citing disputed measurements and concerns over the impact on neighboring homes. The controversy began in October 2021 when … Read More
Luxury Five-Bedroom Solihull Home Approved Despite Planning Concerns Tuesday, November 18, 2025 solihull dorridge planning architecture housing development property council construction neighborhood A luxury five-bedroom house in Dorridge, Solihull, has been approved by planners, despite objections from local residents and expressed disappointment from planning officials. The proposal involves replacing an existing … Read More
Fire and Storm-Ravaged Home in Reading Sells for £600K Despite Severe Damage Sunday, November 16, 2025 property fire storm damage development realestate reading renovation investment periodhome A striking period home in Reading’s Mortimer Common, now barely standing after devastating fire and storm damage, has been put on the market with a surprising price tag of £600,000. The residence, located on West End Road, … Read More