Smethwick HMO Plans Face Third Rejection Over Parking and Noise Concerns Saturday, June 27, 2026 smethwick hmo sandwell planning parking noise livingconditions objections residential development Plans to convert a home on Cheshire Road, Smethwick into a house of multiple occupation (HMO) have been rejected by Sandwell Council twice in recent years due to persistent concerns over parking and noise disturbances—and now … 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
Sandwell Council Greenlights New Flats Adjacent to Upcoming Midlands Metro Station Thursday, June 25, 2026 sandwell housing flats metro tipton affordable homes development council shortage Sandwell Council has granted approval for a new housing development opposite the forthcoming Horseley Road metro station in Tipton, part of the long-delayed Midlands Metro extension from Wednesbury to Dudley. The joint … Read More
Willenhall 12-Bedroom HMO Rejected Due to Community Concerns Tuesday, June 23, 2026 willenhall hmo walsall planning community privacy petition development oversaturation housing Walsall Council’s planning committee has rejected plans to convert a former Willenhall DIY shop into a 12-bedroom House of Multiple Occupation (HMO). The proposed development at 116-118 Lower Lichfield Street, previously Roy … Read More
Proposal to Convert Former Shirley Solicitors' Office into New Dental Practice – Solihull Planning Update Tuesday, June 23, 2026 solihull shirley planning dentistry development stratfordroad council application clinic conversion A recent planning application submitted to Solihull Council proposes converting the former Sydney Mitchell Solicitors’ office into a dental practice. The applicant, Dr. Parekh, has applied for a certificate of lawful … Read More
Solihull Planning Chief Slams Retrospective Building Applications: 'Get Permission Before You Build' Monday, June 22, 2026 solihull planning development retrospective permission construction objections committee regulations neighbours The chairman of Solihull’s planning committee, Councillor Bob Grinsell, has sharply criticized a recent retrospective planning application involving a home built with altered plans prior to obtaining official permission. At … Read More