Solihull Planning Dispute: Home Extension Approved Despite Neighbour Objections Monday, June 8, 2026 solihull planning extension housing neighbours council millisonswood dispute approval development Solihull Council’s planning committee has unanimously granted approval for a single-storey rear extension to a property on Bonneville Close in Millisons Wood, despite objections from a neighbouring resident. The … Read More
Dudley Cabinet to Debate Housing Plan Already Due for Replacement Sunday, June 7, 2026 dudley housing localplan greenbelt nppf planning council development legislation housingneeds Dudley Council’s cabinet is preparing to discuss the rollout of its new local plan, despite knowing it will require replacement shortly after adoption. This unusual scenario comes as a result of recent legislative changes … Read More
Solihull Home Extension Sparks Local Dispute as Owner Insists 'Not a Popularity Contest' Thursday, June 4, 2026 solihull planning homeextension neighbours dispute council property development letting enforcement A quiet cul-de-sac in Solihull has become the center of a heated dispute following a proposal to extend a home’s garage. Residents of Bonneville Close, Millisons Wood, near Coventry, voiced strong objections after homeowner … Read More
DWP Warns Over State Pension Age Changes for Those Over 55 Wednesday, June 3, 2026 dwp pension statepension retirement age workplace payouts employment privatepension planning The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) has issued an important warning for anyone over the age of 55 regarding changes to the State Pension age. Currently, the State Pension age for both men and women is increasing from … Read More
Solihull Planners Postpone Olton Home Decision Following Residents’ Call for Site Visit Wednesday, June 3, 2026 solihull olton planning development housing sitevisit committee residents deferral construction The Solihull planning committee has unanimously agreed to defer the decision on a proposed new home in Olton after local residents requested a site visit. The development in question involves constructing a four-bedroom, … Read More
Road Safety Concerns Raised but Cheswick Green Garage Plan Approved Tuesday, June 2, 2026 cheswickgreen solihull planning garage roadsafety neighbours development council committee access The Solihull Council planning committee has approved a proposed garage in Cheswick Green despite voiced concerns about road safety and neighbor objections. Chairman Councillor Bob Grinsell admitted he was “not overly … Read More