A Surrey housing project stalled due to bat concerns. Officials cited insufficient surveys, prioritizing species protection. Bat Concerns Halt Surrey Housing Plan Amid Housing Crisis Debate A housing plan in Surrey hit a snag. The council rejected it due to possible bats. The plan involved building four homes, and they wanted to replace two bungalows.…
Sandwell Council rejects plan for ten flats at the Old Court House pub in Tipton, citing overcrowding and lack of space. Tipton Old Court House Flat Plan Denied Due to Overcrowding Issues The Old Court House pub in Tipton is now closed. Someone wanted to make it into ten flats. Sandwell Council said no to…
Farmfoods submitted plans for a new store on Aylestone Road in Leicester, potentially replacing Magnet. Farmfoods Plans New Leicester Store on Aylestone Road Site Farmfoods wants a new store in Leicester. They submitted plans to the City Council for a spot on Aylestone Road. The store could replace Magnet. Magnet’s lease ends soon, according to…
Plans submitted for 140 houses a mile from Penzance. The project includes play areas, orchards, and diverse housing options. Penzance: Proposal for 140 New Houses Near Town Center Submitted Hey, guess what’s happening near Penzance? Someone wants to build up to 140 houses. It’s about a mile from Penzance town centre. The plans include a…
Plans for a shop near a congested Ilkeston roundabout face opposition due to traffic and safety concerns raised at a meeting. Shop Plan Debated for Ilkeston Roundabout, a Congestion Hotspot People say a roundabout in Ilkeston is very congested. This town is in Derbyshire. A meeting happened on February 12 about it. Someone wants to…
Council rejects HMO application in East Belfast, ignoring officials’ recommendation due to local concerns. East Belfast HMO Plan Denied Despite Official Approval Advice An East Belfast landlord’s plan failed. The city council rejected their HMO application, despite officials advising approval. Councillors from different parties opposed the plan and voted against the house share on Woodcot…
Locals opposed an Audenshaw street plan for a seven-bedroom HMO due to concerns about overdevelopment. The council refused the plan. Audenshaw HMO Plan Rejected After Resident Outcry Over Overdevelopment A plan for an Audenshaw street sparked disagreement. Locals disliked the proposal, and the council refused it. Someone wanted to add a bedroom to a house.…
Plans to convert unused tennis courts into padel & pickleball courts were rejected by Peterborough council. Peterborough Council Refuses New Sports Facility on Tennis Courts Peterborough rejected plans for new courts. These courts were for padel and pickleball. Alan Jordan wanted to build them, as he runs Padel Peterborough. He asked to change existing tennis…
A developer seeks permission to convert two houses into shared living spaces in a Loughborough conservation area. HMO Plan Proposed for Terraced Houses in Conservation Area Hey, guess what’s happening in Loughborough? Someone wants to change houses into shared living spaces. They’re called HMOs (houses of multiple occupation). Richard Ward wants to convert two houses…
Julian Dunkerton’s plan for No. 131 Promenade faces a crucial decision, amid concerns about the building’s heritage. Decision Looms for Dunkerton’s Cheltenham Promenade Project A Cheltenham building faces opposition over plans. The plans involve permanent structures at No. 131. This follows a dispute about Covid-era tents. Julian Dunkerton owns No. 131, a luxury venue. He…