Rejected Seven-Bed HMO Proposal in Elmdon Heads to Appeal Monday, April 13, 2026 hmo elmdon planning appeal solihull neolux inspection development changeofuse government A controversial plan to convert a house in Elmdon into a seven-bedroom House in Multiple Occupation (HMO) has been rejected by Solihull planners and is now set for review by a government planning inspector. The property in … Read More
New Housing Development Proposed to Expand Small Solihull Village Friday, April 10, 2026 solihull chewiskgreen housing development planning greenbelt affordablehousing community infrastructure golfclub sport Plans to significantly increase the size of Chewisk Green, a small village in Solihull, are underway as developer Spitfire Homes proposes building 54 new homes. The village, with a current population of approximately 1,700, … Read More
New 506-Bed Student Tower Approved for Birmingham City Centre Monday, April 6, 2026 birmingham studenthousing development accommodation suffolkstreet mailbox planning construction urban approval Plans for a new 21-storey student accommodation building in Birmingham city centre have been recommended for approval. The proposed development, located near Suffolk Street close to the Mailbox, will offer 506 beds. This … Read More
Young People in the West Midlands Face Ongoing Housing Challenges as Employers Express Deep Concern Sunday, April 5, 2026 housing westmidlands youngpeople propertyladder spatialstrategy development councillors affordability infrastructure youth Councillors and business leaders in the West Midlands have voiced serious concerns about the persistent housing difficulties facing young people in the region. As many struggle to buy or rent their own properties, city … Read More
New Plan Filed for 60 Homes on Site of Former Wolverhampton Warehouse Destroyed by Fire Saturday, April 4, 2026 wolverhampton housing development fire grasshoppers whitmorereans planning sustainability 5g stonebond A significant new housing development has been proposed for the site of the former Grasshoppers warehouse and gym in Whitmore Reans, Wolverhampton, which was completely destroyed by a devastating fire in December 2021. … Read More
Children’s Care Home Proposed for Solihull Property Friday, April 3, 2026 solihull childcare carehome planning housing socialcare yewtreelane development community property A proposal has been submitted to transform a detached five-bedroom house in Yew Tree Lane, Solihull, into a children’s care home designed to accommodate up to three children. Applicant Chantelle Duggins has put forward plans … Read More