Heritage

Wednesday, March 18, 2026 birmingham studenthousing regeneration development citycentre planning architecture brownfield heritage urbandesign

Plans to construct a new tower on a city centre car park site in Birmingham have been recommended for approval by city council officers. The proposed development seeks permission to deliver 506 student bedspaces in the heart … Read More

Tuesday, March 17, 2026 sohoroad birmingham community culture heritage handsworth diversity stories identity connection

“Be safe,” were the words whispered to me just moments before I stepped into my Uber and headed towards what has been dubbed the “most hated street in England.” As the cityscape of Birmingham’s … Read More

Monday, March 16, 2026 birmingham jewelleryquarter redevelopment heritage planning apartments conservation urbanrenewal affordablehousing listedbuilding

Plans to redevelop a site near Hockley Hill in Birmingham’s Jewellery Quarter will be reconsidered after concerns arose regarding the area’s historic character. The proposed scheme involves demolishing some existing … Read More

Saturday, March 14, 2026 cottage heritage staffordshire churnet valley railway steam 19thcentury rural paddocks

Nestled in the tranquil Churnet Valley near Leek, Staffordshire, The White House is a stunning 19th-century cottage that any train enthusiast would covet. Positioned mere metres from the iconic Churnet Railway—a preserved … Read More

Saturday, March 14, 2026 malvern midlands worcestershire malvernhills countryside spatown heritage outdoors community property

Malvern, a picturesque spa town in Worcestershire, has been celebrated as one of the best places to live in the Midlands. Known for its stunning natural surroundings and elegant properties, this charming town offers the … Read More

Thursday, March 12, 2026 walsall historic hospital flats conservation heritage adaptivereuse development realestate workhouse

A historic building at Walsall Manor Hospital is set to be transformed into 14 modern one-bedroom flats under new development plans. The former Governors House, a Grade II Listed structure with deep roots dating back to 1899, … Read More