New Neighbourhood Development Proposed for West Midlands with 970 Homes Monday, July 20, 2026 westmidlands housing urbanextension berkswell railway development primaryschool infrastructure community open-space Plans have been unveiled for a major new neighbourhood in the West Midlands, featuring 970 new homes. This significant urban extension aims to address the growing housing demand in the region while enhancing community … Read More
Walsall Council Rejects Housing Plans for Former Library Over Biodiversity Concerns Sunday, July 19, 2026 walsall library development biodiversity housing planning environment biodiversitygain roadsafety council Walsall Council has turned down plans to convert the long-closed Walsall Wood Library into residential apartments. The library, located on Coppice Road, has remained shut since 2017 and was auctioned by the council in 2020 … Read More
Why Planners Say 17 Parking Spaces Are Enough for Over 200 New Homes at Mell Square Regeneration Sunday, July 19, 2026 mellsquare holbecheplace solihull regeneration housing parking planning sustainability urbandesign development Planners have approved detailed plans for more than 200 new homes as part of the Mell Square regeneration project in Solihull, despite ongoing concerns about limited parking provisions. The reserved matters application … Read More
Councillors to Advance Release of Walsall Green Belt Sites for Housing Saturday, July 18, 2026 walsall greenbelt housing localplan development planning consultation pelsall objections homes Walsall Council is preparing to endorse the release of multiple green belt sites for housing development as part of the latest Walsall Borough Local Plan. On July 22, cabinet members will meet to approve this updated plan, … Read More
Travellers Site at Dorridge Edge Granted Planning Approval Thursday, July 16, 2026 dorridge travellers planning solihull caravans development gypsies pitches site permission A new travellers site on the outskirts of Dorridge, Solihull, has been granted planning permission by the local council. The proposal, submitted by Joseph Doherty last September, seeks to convert a 3,000-square-metre area on … Read More
£8 Million Boost for Kingshurst Regeneration to Transform Solihull’s Most Deprived Area Thursday, July 16, 2026 kingshurst solihull regeneration wmca housing community health investment affordable development An £8 million funding boost is set to accelerate the transformation of Kingshurst, one of Solihull’s most deprived areas. The West Midlands Combined Authority (WMCA) Investment Board is being recommended to approve the grant … Read More