Respond to Braintree District Council’s Local Plan consultation before March 7th to share your feedback. Braintree Local Plan Consultation Deadline Approaching Soon The council is updating its Local Plan. This plan directs development and finds future sites. The government wants 1,115 new homes each year. The plan puts them in good spots with what they…
Crown Walk in Taunton faces criticism for its run-down state, raising safety concerns and development obstacles. Taunton’s Crown Walk: Derelict Appearance and Safety Concerns Raised Barry Williams is worried about Crown Walk’s appearance. It is in Taunton town centre, and he thinks it looks run-down and unsafe. He mentioned health and safety concerns as well,…
Wrexham launches a consultation for its Western Gateway project, focusing on transport and development. Wrexham Western Gateway Development Consultation Quietly Underway Wrexham considers new plans for its Western Gateway. They plan to create high-quality office space. Sustainable transport and better access are key. The consultation launch was quiet, and communication about it was sparse. The…
Development starts on former Madison Hotel site in Gablecross after fire. New shops, garden center, and Costa planned. Swindon Hotel Site Work Begins After 2016 Fire Destruction The construction site is on Oxford Road. It’s where the Madison Hotel used to be, in Gablecross. You can spot JCB diggers and trucks there, working near the…
Developer tries again to build on North Latham Road after traffic concerns led to three prior rejections. Swindon Developer Persists After Three Rejected Plans A developer is persistent in trying to change a spot in North Latham Road. He wants to build something new there, despite failing three times already. The previous plans involved a…
Residents protest new homes amid failing services forming “Save Our Shipston” group. Shipston Residents Protest Mass Development Amid Dwindling Services Shipston residents are upset. They think too many houses could get built there, as the town already struggles with failing services. Infrastructure seems to be crumbling. About 350 residents protested proposed housing plans and object…
Barnet Council OKs a plan for development until 2036, despite local worries over tower heights in Edgware. Barnet Council Approves Local Plan Amid Edgware Development Concerns Barnet Council approved the Local Plan on February 5. This plan outlines development until 2036. The council worked on it for about nine years, and a government inspector also…
Chelmsford City Racecourse secures approval which will see the venue be transformed over 15 years. Chelmsford Racecourse Lands £100 Million Development Approval The racecourse got approval for 190 new homes. These homes include footpaths and cycle routes, connecting communities to the venue. This is the first step in planned improvements to make it a year-round…
A Newport hotel’s conversion to an unapproved HMO stirs local concerns about planning rules and community impact. Newport Hotel Conversion to HMO Sparks Strong Community Debate The Crosshands Hotel in Newport has changed. It’s now a house with multiple living spaces, featuring shared facilities and private rooms. This change occurred without prior permission, leading to…
Locals near Bicester, UK, are fighting £600m Puy du Fou park plans, fearing traffic, pollution & habitat damage. Puy du Fou Theme Park Plan Faces Local Opposition in Oxfordshire, UK Puy du Fou wants to create a park near Bicester. The park would be by junction 10 of the M40. This historical theme park would…