Controversial flat block on Woolwich Road gets green light after appeal, despite local and council objections of being oversized. Greenwich Flats Approved After Appeal Despite Size Concerns A new building at 47-53 Woolwich Road faced initial rejection. Councillors didn’t like it at the planning meeting last May. The charity appealed that decision, and a planning…
Council frustrated by renewed appeal for Starbucks drive-thru at Elgar Retail Park citing safety concerns. Starbucks Elgar Retail Park Drive Thru Appeal Causes Council Frustration A Starbucks drive-thru is planned for Elgar Retail Park. The council rejected it before because they thought the plan would create danger. Now, someone appealed this decision. Ed Kimberley, a…
Appeal lodged after Newbury council denied plan for 427 rental flats to replace the Kennet Centre. Hearing in May. Eagle Quarter Flats Appeal Over Shopping Centre Set for May Hearing The Eagle Quarter flats appeal has a date. It’s happening on May 20. Someone appealed the council’s denial, wanting to build 427 rental flats. These…
Developer appeals after dog park near Livingston was denied due to noise complaints from nearby residents. West Lothian Dog Park Faces Appeal After Planning Refusal A dog park near Livingston may still happen. The park was denied in Murieston Castle Farm fields last year. H&J Russell are appealing this decision. Neighbors near the park complained,…
Council backs down amid appeal risk. Croudace’s revised housing plan approved despite earlier inaction. Brentwood Council Approves 344 Shenfield Homes Despite Ongoing Appeal The council was warned about Croudace’s housing plan. They could face £500,000 in appeal costs. Planners advised the committee to approve it then. Kathryn Williams said the plan met all rules. No…
Conversion of The Swan pub to a shop and flat wins appeal after council refusal. Concerns over parking and safety dismissed. Appeal Success Darwen Pub Conversion to Shop Flat Approved A guy named Umer Zubair wanted to change The Swan. It’s on Bolton Road and has been empty since 2020. He planned a store downstairs…
Couple appeals council order to remove shipping containers near Holt. They cite storage needs, visual impact, and security concerns. Shipping Containers Near Holt Spark Planning Appeal Dispute The Christophis are fighting a council order. It demands they remove shipping containers. The containers sit on their land near Holt. This land is on Thornage Road. Last…
Takeaway faces opposition over its bright shop signs, appealing council’s refusal to allow the current design. Sheringham Pizza Place Fights Council Over Signage Approval Direct Pizza in Sheringham wants to keep its sign. It’s at 27 Station Road. The council said no to their sign plan earlier. Now, they are appealing that decision. Locals and…
Gaiger Bros are appealing after the council rejected their Urchfont Garage proposal. Residents express disappointment. Gaiger Bros Appeal Urchfont Garage Plan After Council Rejection In November 2024, the council rejected the Urchfont Garage proposal. The planning officer actually recommended approving it. Gaiger Bros, a family company, will appeal this decision. Some residents are “really disappointed”…
An appeal to convert a Thatcham house into a counselling service was dismissed due to concerns over access, parking, and road safety. Thatcham Counselling Service Plan Denied Over Access Concerns Someone wanted to change a house. It was in Thatcham, and they planned a flat and envisioned consulting rooms for a specific counselling service. STATS…