UK Homeowner Ordered to Demolish £170,000 Garden Extension Following Planning Dispute Wednesday, December 17, 2025 planning extension council demolition worcester annexe neighbours permission garage gardening A Worcestershire woman has been instructed to demolish a £170,000 garden extension after neighbours raised objections over its size and unapproved construction. The 58-year-old homeowner initially sought permission to replace … Read More
Closure Order Upheld for Bilston Children's Home Following Council Enforcement Wednesday, December 17, 2025 children care healthcare enforcement planning dudley bilston inspection noise community A Dudley Council enforcement notice ordering a children’s home in Bilston to stop operating has been upheld following an appeal to the Planning Inspectorate. The property, a two-story semi-detached house on Maslin Drive, had … Read More
Fresh Drive-Thru Plans Submitted Near West Brom's Hawthorns Tuesday, December 16, 2025 kfc drivethru westbromwich hawthorns sandwell fastfood development planning jobs evcharging Plans for a new KFC drive-thru have been submitted to Sandwell Council, proposing a fast-food restaurant opposite West Bromwich Albion’s home ground, The Hawthorns. This new application comes after previously approved plans … Read More
Planners Reject Proposed Housing Estate in Hockley Heath Citing Flooding Concerns Tuesday, December 16, 2025 hockleyheath solihull planning flooding greenbelt housing development infrastructure drainage floodrisk Solihull planners have refused a proposal to build 80 homes in the village of Hockley Heath, responding to significant flooding concerns raised by local residents. The Roscon Group had sought outline planning permission to … Read More
1,200 Homes Approved on Shirley Green Belt as Planning Chief Finds It 'Hard to Refuse' Monday, December 15, 2025 housing greenbelt planning solihull shirley development infrastructure community council construction A major housing development proposal to build around 1,200 homes on green belt land in Shirley has been approved by Solihull Council’s planning committee, despite concerns from local residents and councillors. The double … Read More
Major Midlands Bypass Gains Momentum Amid Plans for Up to 14,000 New Homes Sunday, December 14, 2025 hereford bypass transport infrastructure herefordshire council housing traffic nationalhighways planning Herefordshire’s vision for a major bypass around Hereford took a significant step forward as local councillors approved an essential component of the county’s Local Transport Plan. The plan focuses on establishing a new … Read More