Planners Set to Decide on Conversion of Former Willenhall Pub into 10-Bed HMO Tuesday, January 13, 2026 willenhall hmo planning development walsall council falconinn housing community petition Walsall Council planners are preparing to make a final decision on a proposal to transform the former Falcon Inn on Gomer Street West, Willenhall, into a 10-bed House of Multiple Occupation (HMO). Planning officers have … Read More
New Government Letter Sparks Fresh Developments in Solihull Council’s Housing Plan Saga Monday, January 12, 2026 solihull housing greenbelt localplan planning government consultation development council policy The years-long debate over Solihull Council’s ambitious housing plan has taken an unexpected turn following a recent letter from the government. Solihull’s local plan, a crucial document that guides planning decisions once … Read More
Flats Plan Revealed for Garden of Historic Brownhills Chapel Sunday, January 11, 2026 brownhills unitedhouse development flats historic planning housing conservation sustainable architecture A new proposal could transform a former chapel and schoolhouse garden in Brownhills into five modern flats. Azid Gungah has submitted a planning application to Walsall Council to develop the green space adjacent to United … Read More
Planning Inspector Overrules Council, Allows Garden Fence to Remain Saturday, January 10, 2026 planning fence enforcement worcester lowerwick appeal inspector development council property A planning inspector has overturned Worcester City Council’s enforcement order, allowing a 1.5-metre garden fence at the corner of Columbia Drive and Quebec Close in Lower Wick to remain in place. The council had initially … Read More
Planning Permission Denied for Two-Bedroom Home Due to Overdevelopment Concerns Saturday, January 10, 2026 planning overdevelopment housing worcester urban development sunlight parking council architecture Worcester City Council has refused planning permission for a two-bedroom detached house proposed alongside 24 Avon Road. The council described the development as an example of “overdevelopment,” stressing the … Read More
Solihull Council Spends Over £30,000 Defending Planning Appeals Saturday, January 10, 2026 solihull council planning appeals legal residents development inspectorate expenditure permits Solihull Council has spent more than £30,000 defending planning appeals from residents dissatisfied with rejected applications, according to recently released data. The 2024/25 financial year marked a surge in appeals, … Read More