Plans Unveiled to Replace Willenhall’s Stow Heath Primary School with Modern Facility Saturday, January 17, 2026 willenhall education schoolrebuilding send planning demolition infrastructure development wolverhampton community The Department for Education (DfE) has submitted plans to Wolverhampton City Council to demolish and rebuild Stow Heath Primary School in Hill Road, Willenhall. The current school building is described as being in ‘poor … Read More
Developer Proposes 300 Homes on Knowle Green Belt Land Friday, January 16, 2026 knowle greenbelt richborough housing solihull development community planning consultation infrastructure Richborough has revealed ambitious plans to build 300 new homes on green belt land at Golden End Farm, located north of Kenilworth Road on the outskirts of Knowle, Solihull. The site was previously categorized as an ‘amber’ … Read More
Solihull Planners Reject Children’s Home Proposal in Olton Over Highway Safety Concerns Wednesday, January 14, 2026 solihull olton childrenshome planning highways trafficsafety localopposition councildecision residential development Solihull planners have rejected a proposal to convert a house on Dene Court Road in Olton into a children’s home. The application, submitted by Aqib Nawaz Nawaz in September to accommodate two children aged 11 to 17, faced … Read More
Planners Set to Decide on Conversion of Former Willenhall Pub into 10-Bed HMO Tuesday, January 13, 2026 willenhall hmo planning development walsall council falconinn housing community petition Walsall Council planners are preparing to make a final decision on a proposal to transform the former Falcon Inn on Gomer Street West, Willenhall, into a 10-bed House of Multiple Occupation (HMO). Planning officers have … Read More
Buddhist Temple’s Community Hall Plans Rejected Over Parking Concerns Tuesday, January 13, 2026 buddhist community parking wolverhampton council hall planning rejection transport development The City of Wolverhampton Council has rejected a proposal from the Ambedkar Buddhist Centre to construct a new 150-square-metre community hall on Upper Zoar Street, citing insufficient parking provisions. The temple’s plan … Read More
New Government Letter Sparks Fresh Developments in Solihull Council’s Housing Plan Saga Monday, January 12, 2026 solihull housing greenbelt localplan planning government consultation development council policy The years-long debate over Solihull Council’s ambitious housing plan has taken an unexpected turn following a recent letter from the government. Solihull’s local plan, a crucial document that guides planning decisions once … Read More