Significant Opposition Mounts Against Proposed Green Belt Housing Estate in Knowle as MP Voices Strong Objection Tuesday, May 19, 2026 greenbelt knowle housing development solihull opposition planning mp infrastructure affordablehousing Plans to build a new housing estate on Solihull’s green belt land have sparked significant opposition, including strong objections from Meriden and Solihull East MP Saqib Bhatti. The proposal by developer Richborough Estates … Read More
Kingswinford Faces Influx of Over 4,000 New Residents Amid Controversial Housing Plans Tuesday, May 19, 2026 kingswinford wallheath greenbelt housing development population infrastructure schools traffic campaign Campaigners opposing several proposed housing developments in Wall Heath and Kingswinford predict a significant population surge of more than 4,000 new residents if the plans go ahead. The Wall Heath and Kingswinford … Read More
Plans for 350 Homes in Walsall’s Greenbelt Make Progress Sunday, May 17, 2026 housing walsall development canalside affordable environmental infrastructure pedestrians greenbelt planning Developers behind a new housing estate next to York’s Bridge in Pelsall are moving forward with an Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) as part of the planning process. The assessment will evaluate potential environmental … Read More
Senior Doctor Receives Approval to Transform Historic Walsall Building into 17-Bedroom HMO Sunday, May 17, 2026 walsall hathertonhouse hmo nhs conservation heritage accommodation renovation historic housing Plans to convert the historic Hatherton House in Walsall into a 17-bedroom House of Multiple Occupation (HMO) have been officially approved. The project, led by Sue Boden of the Walsall NHS Trust, aims to provide much-needed … Read More
Renters in England Spend Four Months’ Income on Rent Annually, Campaigners Warn Saturday, May 16, 2026 renters rent income england landlords housing affordability generationrent evictions tenants Campaigners are raising alarm over the financial pressure facing renters in England, revealing that landlords typically receive the equivalent of four months' income annually from tenants. According to Generation Rent and the … Read More
Housing Market in England and Wales Weakens Amid Iran Conflict Thursday, May 14, 2026 housing market england wales rics inflation mortgages sellers buyers prices The housing market in England and Wales is showing signs of weakening, influenced by the ongoing war in Iran, according to estate agents and recent surveys. Increased uncertainty around mortgage rate hikes and rising … Read More