Government Inspector Overturns Solihull Council’s Refusal, Labels It ‘Unreasonable’ Saturday, May 2, 2026 solihull planning council extension appeal inspector costs unreasonable knowle housing A government planning inspector has once again overruled Solihull Council, deeming the authority’s decision to refuse a home extension application “unreasonable.” This marks another costly setback for the council and a … Read More
Solihull Council Penalized for Unreasonable Conduct in Shirley Planning Appeal Saturday, May 2, 2026 solihull council planning appeal costs unreasonable behaviour extension shirley inspector A recent planning appeal in Shirley has highlighted issues with Solihull Council’s decision-making process. A government planning inspector has overturned the council’s refusal of a property extension, ruling that the council … Read More
Rejected Seven-Bed HMO Proposal in Elmdon Heads to Appeal Monday, April 13, 2026 hmo elmdon planning appeal solihull neolux inspection development changeofuse government A controversial plan to convert a house in Elmdon into a seven-bedroom House in Multiple Occupation (HMO) has been rejected by Solihull planners and is now set for review by a government planning inspector. The property in … Read More
RSPCA Launches Urgent Appeal After Rescuing Over 250 Dogs from Neglected Breeding Home Sunday, April 12, 2026 rspca rescue dogs neglect breeding poodles welfare appeal rehoming animals In a heartbreaking rescue operation, the RSPCA uncovered more than 250 poodles and poodle-crosses suffering in severe neglect at a breeder’s home in Nottingham. Many of the dogs were found caked in filth, with matted coats … Read More
Employment Park Developer Appeals to Planning Inspectorate for Decision on Thrive Project Sunday, March 29, 2026 employment planning development thrive improperties suttoncoldfield greenbelt appeal infrastructure westmidlands IM Properties, a prominent developer of employment parks in the West Midlands, has formally appealed to the Planning Inspectorate to compel two councils to decide on its ambitious Thrive employment park development. The £363 … Read More
24-Hour Gym in Former West Bromwich Steelworks Site Faces Appeal After Council Rejection Thursday, March 26, 2026 westbromwich sandwell development employment planning appeal gym steelworks localplan landuse A proposal to open a 24-hour gym in the former Trident Steelworks in Albion Road, West Bromwich, faces an appeal after being rejected by Sandwell Council. The council dismissed D1 Gyms’ plan, citing a conflict with its vision … Read More