Decision Imminent on Balsall Common HS2 Development for Nearly 1,000 New Homes Sunday, July 12, 2026 balsallcommon hs2 housing development solihullcouncil planning homes infrastructure approval community The future of a major housing development in Balsall Common hangs in the balance as Solihull Council prepares to consider the outline planning application for 970 new homes. This significant project, linked to the HS2 … Read More
‘Green belt is green belt’ say residents next to huge housing development in Walsall Sunday, July 12, 2026 greenbelt housing development conservation walsall community planning opposition traffic environment Residents living adjacent to a proposed 850-home development in Great Barr, Walsall, have voiced significant concerns over the plans to build on 42 hectares of green belt land. Developer IM Land and Walton Homes recently … Read More
Popular Birmingham Pub Refurbishment Approved Amid Hospitality Challenges Friday, July 10, 2026 birmingham pub refurbishment hospitality harborne brewery conservation community planning eventspace Plans to refurbish The New Inn, a beloved pub in Birmingham’s Harborne district, have been approved by local planners amidst concerns about the struggling hospitality sector. Joule’s Brewery acquired The New Inn in May … Read More
Campaigner Raises Alarm Over Extreme Heat Risks in Walsall Battery Storage Plans Friday, July 10, 2026 battery walsall anesco heat safety energystorage greenbelt planning climatechange firerisk Concerns have resurfaced over the planned Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) in Walsall’s green belt, as local campaigner Jenny Hulme highlights that extreme heat impacts have not been adequately addressed. Jenny Hulme, a … Read More
Birmingham City Council Approves Plans for New Lidl Store Replacing 29-Year-Old Wickes Thursday, July 9, 2026 lidl birmingham hallgreen supermarket development planning demolition jobs landscaping breeam Birmingham City Council has approved plans for a new Lidl supermarket to replace the 29-year-old Wickes DIY store on Stratford Road in Hall Green. The proposed development includes demolishing the existing store to make way … Read More
Lawyer Warns Garden Fence Disputes Can Lead to £2,500 Fines in England Thursday, July 9, 2026 fences neighbours property law fines planning privacy gardens restrictions uk A new warning from a consumer lawyer highlights that disputes over garden fences could result in fines of up to £2,500 for English homeowners this summer. The issue often arises when neighbours disagree on alterations like … Read More