Decision Imminent on Balsall Common HS2 Development for Nearly 1,000 New Homes Sunday, July 12, 2026 balsallcommon hs2 housing development solihullcouncil planning homes infrastructure approval community The future of a major housing development in Balsall Common hangs in the balance as Solihull Council prepares to consider the outline planning application for 970 new homes. This significant project, linked to the HS2 … Read More
Elmdon Children’s Care Home Approved Despite Councillors’ Calls for Delay Saturday, June 27, 2026 elmdon solihull childcare planning council councillors carehome parksafety community approval A proposed children’s care home in Elmdon received planning approval despite councillors’ appeals to postpone the decision for further scrutiny. At Solihull Council’s planning committee meeting, the application to convert a … Read More
Mini Housing Estate Approved in Kingshurst Despite Access Dispute Friday, June 26, 2026 kingshurst housing planning development solihull access councillors approval construction legalities A proposal for a mini housing estate in Kingshurst has been granted planning permission by Solihull councillors, despite ongoing concerns about site access. The land, located at the rear of Cooks Lane, had prior consent for … Read More
Solihull Planning Dispute: Home Extension Approved Despite Neighbour Objections Monday, June 8, 2026 solihull planning extension housing neighbours council millisonswood dispute approval development Solihull Council’s planning committee has unanimously granted approval for a single-storey rear extension to a property on Bonneville Close in Millisons Wood, despite objections from a neighbouring resident. The … Read More
Midlands Planners Could Lose Authority Over Major Development Decisions Saturday, April 18, 2026 warwick planning appeals development council approval regulation localauthority inspections specialmeasures Warwick District Council is on the brink of losing control over significant planning decisions after a notable number of its refusals were overturned on appeal. According to central government guidelines, if more than 10 … Read More
New 506-Bed Student Tower Approved for Birmingham City Centre Monday, April 6, 2026 birmingham studenthousing development accommodation suffolkstreet mailbox planning construction urban approval Plans for a new 21-storey student accommodation building in Birmingham city centre have been recommended for approval. The proposed development, located near Suffolk Street close to the Mailbox, will offer 506 beds. This … Read More