Solihull Planning Chief Slams Retrospective Building Applications: 'Get Permission Before You Build' Monday, June 22, 2026 solihull planning development retrospective permission construction objections committee regulations neighbours The chairman of Solihull’s planning committee, Councillor Bob Grinsell, has sharply criticized a recent retrospective planning application involving a home built with altered plans prior to obtaining official permission. At … Read More
Black Country Pub Faces Possible Demolition for New Shop Despite Council Rejection Sunday, June 21, 2026 blackcountry sandwell pub demolition retail planning appeal housing development council An empty pub in Old Hill, Black Country, could be demolished to make way for a new shop despite Sandwell Council’s earlier rejection of the plans. Sham Singh, the applicant, initially proposed to replace the former … Read More
West Midlands Mosque Expansion Delayed Over Parking Concerns Saturday, June 20, 2026 tividale mosque expansion parking sandwell planning council congestion community development A proposed expansion of Tividale Mosque in Gate Street, which would see the building’s floorspace more than triple, has hit a roadblock over parking issues. Sandwell Council’s planning committee delayed a decision on the … Read More
We Want to Keep Our Skilled Workforce in Sandwell, but New Homes Plan Threatens Our Business Friday, June 19, 2026 glazing sandwell cradleyheath housing manufacturing business workforce development planning economy A 30-year-old glazing company in Cradley Heath fears it could be forced to close due to plans to build nearly 100 new homes on its current site. The former F. & L. Smout & Sons site on Woods Lane is set to be … Read More
Plan to Build Five-Bedroom House Behind Balsall Common Pub Thursday, June 18, 2026 balsallcommon housing development planning greenbelt residential sustainability solihull construction agriculture Plans have been submitted to construct a new five-bedroom house on land behind the Ye Olde Saracens Head pub in Balsall Common, Solihull. The application, lodged by Daniel Thwaites, proposes developing 0.6 hectares at the … Read More
Chopstix Proposes New Birmingham New Street Outlet Following Boojum Closure Thursday, June 18, 2026 chopstix birmingham newstreet restaurant planning boojum noodles foodcourt citycouncil hospitality Chopstix, a popular noodle bar chain, has submitted a planning application to Birmingham City Council to establish a new branch at 64 New Street. The venture aims to revamp the shop frontage as part of its transformation … Read More