Plans for 480 homes on farmland raise concerns about urban sprawl, merging Billericay and Brentwood. Essex Town Expansion Plan Sparks Urban Sprawl Fears Near Billericay Hey, guess what’s happening in Billericay? They might build a new town! Councillors are thinking about approving the project. It involves building up to 480 houses north of London Road.…
A plan for 95 homes in Catherine-de-Barnes faces final approval after initial green light, sparking local concerns about overdevelopment. Solihull Village: Plan for 95 New Homes Set to Take Next Step Forward Hey, guess what’s happening in Catherine-de-Barnes? New houses might get built on the green belt. Residents aren’t happy about it at all. Solihull…
Plans propose turning the former UCA campus in Rochester into 102 homes including flats and townhouses with local amenities. Medway University Campus Could Become Site for 102 New Homes Remember that old UCA campus in Rochester? It closed back in September 2023, as the university moved its courses elsewhere. Now, someone wants to turn the…
21,000 new homes planned, but critics argue Colchester is already overcrowded, citing hospital capacity and parking revenue. Colchester Housing Plan Faces Criticism Amid Overcrowding Concerns Colchester faces some big challenges. A lot of new houses are planned, and a councillor says the city feels crowded right now. The hospital likely needs a good amount of…
Councillors to decide on demolishing the Friar Park Inn for shops and flats after neighbor complaints in Wednesbury. Friar Park Inn Demolition Plan Faces Council Vote After Objections They plan to tear down a pub. New shops and flats will replace it. The pub was the Friar Park Inn, and it sits in Wednesbury. Councillors…
Villagers near the A38 rejoice as the council rejects plans due to sewage concerns and drainage issues with the current system. A38 Villagers Celebrate as Council Rejects Housing Development Plans Villagers complained about sewage in floodwater. They were happy with the council’s decision. A company wanted to change housing development rules. This development includes 85…
Residents near Hengrove are upset about Goram Homes’ plans. They cite overlooking, size, and damaged hedges. Bristol Residents Angered by Goram Homes Hengrove Development People near the Hengrove development are upset. New homes will overlook and be too close to them. Cutting hedges sent debris into their gardens. Wells Road residents have argued with Goram…
New estate planned near Meadowhall shopping centre includes 88 homes, featuring flats and parking. Meadowhall Expansion Could Bring 88 New Homes A Short Walk Away They want to build homes near Meadowhall. The land is currently unused and overgrown, and it’s only a short walk to the shopping center. Sheffield City Council will decide by…
Ex-MP starts petition against council selling land off Oregon Way, possibly enabling a Brook Farm housing project. Former MP Fights Council Land Sale for Potential New Housing Estate A land sale fight is happening in Chaddesden. A former MP and residents oppose it. The council wants to sell grass off Oregon Way. Amanda Solloway and…
Residents claim Chelmsford council dismisses flood risks for building. Concerns raised over housing near River Chelmer. Chelmsford Council Accused of Ignoring Flood Risks in Housing Plans Chelmsford might not be taking flooding seriously. This follows a housing plan near the River Chelmer for 55 homes by the Fox and Raven pub. A new country park…