An appeal to convert a Wolverhampton home into a six-bedroom house of multiple occupation (HMO) has been dismissed by a government planning inspector, upholding the City of Wolverhampton Council’s initial refusal. The …
Solihull planners have rapidly approved a proposal to convert a family home in Olton into a children’s care home. The application, submitted by HAB Real Estate Limited, concerns a property on Greyfort Crescent intended to …
A plan to convert a family house on Birchmoor Close in Olton into a children’s care home has been approved by Solihull Council, despite objections from West Midlands Police. The application, submitted by Lutufur Rehman in …
Solihull planners have refused permission for the construction of a four-bedroom detached home on garden land behind 29 Ulverley Crescent in Olton, following strong opposition from local residents. The developer, Warmthhomes, …
Plans unveiled by developer BlueCastle Capital propose a striking new landmark at the currently vacant 42 High Street site in Birmingham. The scheme, set to become the city’s tallest building, is designed as a build-to-rent …
More than 70 green belt locations across Solihull borough have been identified as potential ‘grey belt’ sites, according to the latest green belt assessment. The Local Democracy Reporting Service has compiled a complete list …
Plans to build 450 new homes alongside wildlife habitats and a new country park in the Midlands village of Stonnall have moved closer to realisation after the conclusion of a public consultation. Developer David Wilson Homes …
Birmingham is set to potentially welcome a new housing development designed to support homeless families currently residing in bed and breakfasts and temporary accommodations across the city. The proposal outlines the …
A family from the Midlands has made a life-changing move to Poland, stepping into a home more than twice the size of their former UK residence and enjoying the benefits of a more affordable lifestyle. Brittany Balinski, 35, …
Birmingham has witnessed a significant increase in exempt accommodation in recent years, with the number of residents reaching 33,904 across 12,166 properties. This figure marks a threefold rise since 2018, highlighting a …
Walsall councillors have approved measures to review and potentially expand licensing controls on Houses of Multiple Occupation (HMOs) across the borough. The Reform cabinet members, Councillor Stuart Chapman and Councillor …
Andy Burnham, the Prime Minister and Labour Party member, has confirmed a significant reform in income tax distribution that will benefit households across the country. In an official statement, Mr Burnham announced that …
Birmingham’s long-term development blueprint has been unveiled, laying out a comprehensive vision for the city’s growth over the next two decades. With only a few months left to influence the plan, residents are being …
The structure of Darlaston’s £20 million decision-making board for the Plan for Neighbourhood Programme has faced ongoing criticism from local residents, describing it as an ‘intolerable mess’ and lacking proper …
Plans to convert the former Citizen’s Advice Bureau at Marlborough House, St James’s Road, Dudley, into a 13-bedroom house in multiple occupation (HMO) were overwhelmingly rejected by the borough’s Planning Committee. The …