Planners Reject Proposed Housing Estate in Hockley Heath Citing Flooding Concerns Tuesday, December 16, 2025 hockleyheath solihull planning flooding greenbelt housing development infrastructure drainage floodrisk Solihull planners have refused a proposal to build 80 homes in the village of Hockley Heath, responding to significant flooding concerns raised by local residents. The Roscon Group had sought outline planning permission to … Read More
1,200 Homes Approved on Shirley Green Belt as Planning Chief Finds It 'Hard to Refuse' Monday, December 15, 2025 housing greenbelt planning solihull shirley development infrastructure community council construction A major housing development proposal to build around 1,200 homes on green belt land in Shirley has been approved by Solihull Council’s planning committee, despite concerns from local residents and councillors. The double … Read More
Walsall Residents Urged to Voice Concerns Over Green Belt Development Sunday, December 14, 2025 walsall greenbelt development consultation housing localplan community campaign planning council The Beacon Action Group, a local campaign organization, is urging Walsall residents to take action and share their views on proposals to build thousands of new homes on the borough’s green belt land. The group has raised … Read More
Bid for Councillors' Votes to Be Made Public 'So People Know Who's on Their Side' Thursday, December 11, 2025 transparency planning solihull councillors votes governance accountability localgovernment greenbelt decisionmaking Opposition councillors in Solihull are calling for a significant change in how votes are recorded at the council’s planning committee meetings—key sessions that decide the fate of local planning applications. Reform … Read More
People Power Defeats Proposal to Slash Midlands Conservation Area by 630 Hectares Tuesday, December 9, 2025 conservation greatbarr walsall environment heritage greenbelt wildlife preservation community planning Walsall Council has abandoned plans to reduce the Great Barr Conservation Area by 80%, preserving its current 774-hectare boundary after overwhelming public opposition. The council’s initial proposal, outlined in last year’s … Read More
Sutton Coldfield ‘Under Attack’ as Green Belt Building Plans Spark Outcry Sunday, December 7, 2025 suttoncoldfield greenbelt housing development planning conservation birmingham consultation landuse opposition Proposals to develop large portions of Sutton Coldfield’s Green Belt—including plans for thousands of new homes and industrial sites—have been met with strong opposition, described by local leaders as an “attack on the town.” … Read More