Solihull MP Opposes Knowle Green Belt Housing Development Monday, May 25, 2026 solihull knowle greenbelt housing development affordablehousing richborough saqibbhatti conservation community Saqib Bhatti, the Member of Parliament for Solihull, has firmly opposed the proposed housing development on green belt land in Knowle. Developer Richborough Estates intends to build 300 homes on this site, with half of the … Read More
Grade II Listed Knowle Hall to Transform into Wedding and Events Venue Saturday, May 23, 2026 knowle knowlehall events weddingvenue heritage conservation solihull historicbuilding restoration listedbuilding Owners of the Grade II listed Knowle Hall, a distinguished country house in the Solihull village of Knowle, have submitted plans to convert the property into a venue for weddings and events. Dating back to the 1820s, Knowle … Read More
Significant Opposition Mounts Against Proposed Green Belt Housing Estate in Knowle as MP Voices Strong Objection Tuesday, May 19, 2026 greenbelt knowle housing development solihull opposition planning mp infrastructure affordablehousing Plans to build a new housing estate on Solihull’s green belt land have sparked significant opposition, including strong objections from Meriden and Solihull East MP Saqib Bhatti. The proposal by developer Richborough Estates … Read More
Government Inspector Overturns Solihull Council’s Refusal, Labels It ‘Unreasonable’ Saturday, May 2, 2026 solihull planning council extension appeal inspector costs unreasonable knowle housing A government planning inspector has once again overruled Solihull Council, deeming the authority’s decision to refuse a home extension application “unreasonable.” This marks another costly setback for the council and a … Read More
A Tale of Two High Streets: West Midlands’ Contrasting Communities Saturday, April 11, 2026 westmidlands highstreet alumrock knowle independentbusiness community inequality urbanspace localeconomy businessdevelopment This week, I explored two high streets in the West Midlands that, though geographically close, couldn’t feel more different. The striking contrast between Alum Rock and Knowle left a lasting impression. Alum Rock, often … Read More
Sharp Decline in House Prices Hits Exclusive Midlands Areas Saturday, February 21, 2026 houseprices westmidlands olton knowle edgbaston wolverhampton propertyvalues realestate solihull markettrends Homeowners in some of the West Midlands’ most affluent areas have experienced alarming declines in property values over the past year. While most of the region saw house prices rise, several high-end postcodes bucked the … Read More