Planning decisions include extensions in Queensbury and Bradford, plus tree work at Haworth and Oakworth Primary Schools. Bradford Planning: Decisions Made Around Late December and Early January Someone tweaked a garage roof in Bingley, changing it from pointy to flat. The address is Langroyd Parkside, BD16 4AD. The council approved this minor adjustment on January…
New rules require permission for home updates to preserve the historic character of Churchgate Street. Harlow Council Enhances Protection for Historic Churchgate Street Hey, guess what’s happening on Churchgate Street? People there will soon need permission for home updates. These updates didn’t need approval before. It’s all part of a plan to keep the street’s…
Appeal rejected regarding a holiday let on Gullane Main Street. Turnover and services set it apart from residential use. Short Term Let Appeal Fails in Scotland Case Dismissed by Ministers A holiday let owner lost an appeal. The case involved a flat on Gullane Main Street. East Lothian Council denied a certificate of lawfulness. This…
Plans approved to raise the roof of Arlington Court, Newmarket, creating two new one-bedroom apartments on a second story. Newmarket Arlington Court Roof Raise Approved for Two New Apartments Hey, guess what I just read? They’re going to add two flats. This will happen by raising the roof above the existing apartments, 16 to 19.…
Residents object to a plan to build two houses on a green paddock near Westridge, citing loss of nature and visual impact. Highclere Residents Oppose Plan for Two Homes on Westridge Paddock People in Highclere are upset. Someone wants to build two houses. The homes would go on a grassy area near Westridge road’s curve…
A Tunbridge Wells coffee bus, The Moving Mug, is in conflict with the council over its location. Coffee Bus Faces Council Dispute Over Pub Car Park Location in Kent A coffee shop in a bus faces a council dispute. The council says they can’t operate there. The Moving Mug is in Hawkenbury, near Tunbridge Wells.…
A father’s heartfelt plea sways council to approve a special structure for his disabled children despite initial objections. Council Approves Structure for Disabled Children After Dad’s Plea Tariq Hussain went to a council meeting. He wanted permission for a structure in front of his house. The council was initially against it. Adam Birkett said it…
Residents want the sports dome gone, citing noise and looks. It clashes with Victorian style buildings. Stockbridge Residents Petition to Remove Large Unsightly Sports Dome People in Stockbridge want a sports dome removed. They find the dome ugly and noisy. The Grange Club has padel tennis courts inside, and the padel section is full, with…
West Berkshire Council considers approving a gypsy/traveller site on Newtown Road, Newbury, despite local objections. Newbury Gypsy Traveller Site Faces Retrospective Approval Decision West Berkshire Council might approve a new site for a gypsy/traveller community, despite 42 people objecting to the project. The land sits south of Abbottswood on Newtown Road in Newbury. People complain…
Application seeks retrospective approval for a caravan site on Green Belt land near Harpenden, facing local opposition. Harpenden Green Belt Caravan Site Faces Planning Permission Scrutiny Hey, listen to this news! They’re asking for permission after the fact. It involves land south of Bower Heath Lane. This is near Harpenden, you know. WS Planning applied…