Mini Housing Estate Approved in Kingshurst Despite Access Dispute Friday, June 26, 2026 kingshurst housing planning development solihull access councillors approval construction legalities A proposal for a mini housing estate in Kingshurst has been granted planning permission by Solihull councillors, despite ongoing concerns about site access. The land, located at the rear of Cooks Lane, had prior consent for … Read More
Birmingham Council Faces Pressure Over Unauthorised Encampments in City Parks Friday, June 26, 2026 birmingham parks encampments travellers council strategy transit community localgovernment planning Councillors in Birmingham have voiced growing frustration over the rising number of unauthorised encampments in the city’s parks, urging the council to adopt a fresh approach. This escalation of concerns follows the council’s … Read More
Bearwood Dentist Resubmits Proposal to Expand Surgery and Reduce NHS Waiting Times Wednesday, June 24, 2026 dentistry nhs sandwell bearwood expansion planning healthcare appointments privacy council A dentist in Bearwood has put forward a revised plan to extend his dental surgery after initial proposals were rejected due to privacy and design concerns. Complete Dental, located on Bearwood Road, Smethwick, originally … Read More
Willenhall 12-Bedroom HMO Rejected Due to Community Concerns Tuesday, June 23, 2026 willenhall hmo walsall planning community privacy petition development oversaturation housing Walsall Council’s planning committee has rejected plans to convert a former Willenhall DIY shop into a 12-bedroom House of Multiple Occupation (HMO). The proposed development at 116-118 Lower Lichfield Street, previously Roy … Read More
Sandwell Reform UK Councillor Reapplies for Planning Permission for Unauthorised Café Tuesday, June 23, 2026 planning cafe sandwell reformuk councillor oldbury permission council localbusiness election A newly-elected Sandwell councillor has re-submitted a planning application for a café he opened without permission two years ago. Ritchie Massey, a Reform UK councillor appointed as cabinet member for adult services, health, … Read More
Proposal to Convert Former Shirley Solicitors' Office into New Dental Practice – Solihull Planning Update Tuesday, June 23, 2026 solihull shirley planning dentistry development stratfordroad council application clinic conversion A recent planning application submitted to Solihull Council proposes converting the former Sydney Mitchell Solicitors’ office into a dental practice. The applicant, Dr. Parekh, has applied for a certificate of lawful … Read More