Legal Agreement Finalized for New Midlands Pool Honouring Local Hero and Youngster Saturday, January 24, 2026 planning sportengland leisurecentre telford swimming fitness commemoration community development agreement sport Planning permission has been approved for a new leisure centre in Telford, following a legal agreement that resolved Sport England’s initial objections, according to official planning documents. The new facility, named the … Read More
Birmingham’s Historic Curzon Street Station Set for Restoration as Calls Intensify to Expedite HS2 Friday, January 23, 2026 curzon hs2 birmingham restoration heritage architecture railway planning preservation infrastructure Plans to restore Birmingham’s historic Curzon Street Station have been formally approved, marking a significant step in preserving one of the world’s oldest surviving examples of monumental railway architecture. However, … Read More
Former Birmingham city centre factory to become 215 apartments and nine townhouses Wednesday, January 21, 2026 birmingham development housing apartments townhouses heritage regeneration brownfield planning leebankhouse Plans to convert and extend the former factory at 55 Holloway Head, Birmingham city centre, are set to receive a positive recommendation for approval. The largely vacant building, known as Lee Bank House, is proposed to be … Read More
Controversial Balsall Common Housing Development Approved Despite Community Concerns Tuesday, January 20, 2026 balsallcommon housing development planning solihull community infrastructure approval controversy homes A contentious housing development proposal in Balsall Common has officially cleared its final planning stage, moving forward despite vocal opposition from local residents. The plan, submitted by Elan Homes Holdings Ltd in … Read More
Willenhall Pub Approved for Conversion into 10-Bedroom HMO Sunday, January 18, 2026 willenhall falconinn hmo planning housing redevelopment community approval conversion property Planning permission has been granted to convert the former Falcon Inn pub on Gomer Street West, Willenhall, into a 10-bedroom House of Multiple Occupation (HMO). The decision was finalized at the planning committee meeting on … Read More
£75,000 Birmingham Plot Offered at Auction Next Month Sunday, January 18, 2026 birmingham handworth auction land development bondwolfe property realestate investment planning A triangular 0.12-acre plot of land in Birmingham’s Handsworth area is set to be auctioned next month by Bond Wolfe on behalf of Birmingham City Council. Located behind 92-97 Handsworth New Road, the site carries a guide … Read More