Opposition Mounts Against New Bungalow Plan in Historic Knowle Village Thursday, November 13, 2025 knowle solihull bungalow planning conservation development opposition planningcommittee historic overdevelopment A new proposal to build a bungalow on Lodge Croft, at the heart of Knowle village, is stirring controversy among residents who fear the development could lead to overcrowding and impact the area’s historic character. … Read More
Walsall's Green Belt Faces Development for 2,300 New Homes Across Seven Major Projects Wednesday, November 12, 2025 walsall greenbelt housing development planning consultation aldridge bloxwich localplan regeneration Walsall Council is urging residents to participate in a consultation on a crucial draft local plan that will shape the borough’s housing future. This plan responds to government mandates requiring councils to meet set housing … Read More
Developer Proposes 200 Homes on Walsall Green Belt, Citing Grey Belt Status Monday, November 10, 2025 walsall housing greenbelt greybelt development affordable community planning realestate urbanexpansion Outline planning permission has been submitted to build up to 200 homes on a green belt site in Walsall. Developer St Philips aims to create a new housing estate off Chester Road in Streetly, adjacent to Planters Pacific … Read More
‘Give us answers’ say Birmingham traders fearing for market’s future after 900 years Saturday, November 8, 2025 birmingham market traders heritage demolition regeneration housing council transition development Step inside Birmingham’s Bull Ring Indoor Market, and you’re immersing yourself in nearly 900 years of the city’s rich trading heritage. Since 1166, this vibrant marketplace has been woven into the fabric of Birmingham’s … Read More
Plans for 850-Home Neighbourhood Proposed on Walsall’s Green Belt Friday, November 7, 2025 walsall greenbelt housing development conservation neighbourhood community planning consultation realestate A significant development proposal aims to introduce a new neighbourhood of 850 homes on green belt land in Walsall. Developer IM Land, in partnership with Walton Homes, has put forward plans for a site located off Queslett … Read More
Premier Inn Hockley Heath Set for Significant Expansion with 14 New Rooms Wednesday, November 5, 2025 premierinn solihull hockleyheath hotel expansion planning accommodation hospitality whitbread development Solihull council planners have approved a major expansion project for Premier Inn’s hotel located on Stratford Road in Hockley Heath. The budget hotel chain’s existing 77-bedroom facility will increase to 91 bedrooms … Read More