Historic Cedar Tree Causes Property Concerns on Midlands Street Sunday, December 7, 2025 cedar tree heritage property roots damage worcester preservation urban planning Residents of Pearmain Close are caught in a dispute over a large cedar tree described by Worcester City Council as having high historic and amenity value. Despite the council’s decision to reject a request to remove the tree, … Read More
Sutton Coldfield ‘Under Attack’ as Green Belt Building Plans Spark Outcry Sunday, December 7, 2025 suttoncoldfield greenbelt housing development planning conservation birmingham consultation landuse opposition Proposals to develop large portions of Sutton Coldfield’s Green Belt—including plans for thousands of new homes and industrial sites—have been met with strong opposition, described by local leaders as an “attack on the town.” … Read More
Supermarket Giant Seeks Second Approval for Store Next to Streetly Pub Sunday, December 7, 2025 sainsburys streetly walsall supermarket planning greenbelt development carpark housing conservation Sainsbury’s, a leading supermarket chain, has submitted a fresh proposal to build a convenience store on the car park adjoining the Farmer John’s pub on Aldridge Road, Streetly. This marks their second attempt after a similar … Read More
Solihull’s Historic Mason Arms Pub Gets Approval for Extensive Refurbishment Thursday, December 4, 2025 solihull masonarms gradeii refurbishment listedbuilding conservation planning heritage pub historic The Mason Arms, a cherished historic pub in Solihull dating back to the 1700s, is set for a significant refurbishment after receiving listed building consent from Solihull planners. The pub’s owners submitted an application … Read More
The 15 Sutton Coldfield Green Belt Sites Proposed for Thousands of New Homes Thursday, December 4, 2025 suttoncoldfield greenbelt housing development planning birmingham localplan consultation greybelt homes Birmingham City Council has identified over a dozen sites within Sutton Coldfield’s Green Belt for potential housing development, despite ongoing delays in building on previously released land at Langley. Eight years after … Read More
David Lloyd Shirley Gym Approved for Three New Padel Courts Wednesday, December 3, 2025 davidlloyd padel solihull gym tenniscourts sports planning acoustics growth recreation sport Solihull planners have approved David Lloyd’s Solihull Cranmore gym proposal to add three padel courts by converting two existing tennis courts at their Cranmore Boulevard location. The application, submitted in August, … Read More