Plans for New Birmingham City Centre Tower Recommended for Approval Wednesday, March 18, 2026 birmingham studenthousing regeneration development citycentre planning architecture brownfield heritage urbandesign Plans to construct a new tower on a city centre car park site in Birmingham have been recommended for approval by city council officers. The proposed development seeks permission to deliver 506 student bedspaces in the heart … Read More
£45 Million Birmingham Development to Feature Gym, Cinema, and Juice Bar Wednesday, March 18, 2026 development birmingham studenthousing haüs edgbaston merciarealestate yugo pbsa regeneration accommodation Mercia Real Estate (MRE) has received the green light for the second phase of its ambitious £45 million student living development in the heart of Birmingham. Located at 12 Calthorpe Road, Edgbaston, the project will expand … Read More
Solihull Villagers Voice Anger Over Proposed Hockley Heath Housing Development Tuesday, March 17, 2026 solihull hockleyheath development housing planning flooding community objections council infrastructure Planners have provisionally approved the construction of up to nine new homes in Hockley Heath, despite a wave of objections from local residents. The application, submitted last summer by Frances Ashton, concerns a site … Read More
Historic Birmingham Speed Skate Track to Relocate Amid Stadium Development Tuesday, March 17, 2026 birmingham speedskate relocation development stadium council farnborough castlevale sportsquarter birminghamwheels sport Birmingham City Council has announced plans to relocate the historic speed skate track formerly at Bordesley Green, making way for a major redevelopment project spearheaded by Birmingham City Football Club (BCFC). The … Read More
Solihull MP Condemns Proposed Housing Development on Bentley Heath Farmland Tuesday, March 17, 2026 housing development greenbelt bentleyheath solihull planning farmland opposition infrastructure saqibbhatti A controversial proposal to build nearly 300 homes on agricultural land in Bentley Heath has sparked strong opposition from local residents and Solihull’s Member of Parliament, Saqib Bhatti. Earlier this year, UKLD … Read More
Ten-Year Plan to Demolish Birmingham High Street Site Threatens Hotel, Shops, and Major GP Surgery Monday, March 16, 2026 birmingham demolition development highstreet planning gpsurgery housing urbanrenewal construction retail A significant site in Birmingham city centre faces potential demolition over the next decade to make way for a large-scale redevelopment project. Henley Investment Management Limited and Sixth Street have submitted a planning … Read More