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BBC News
3 days ago
- Business
- BBC News
Worcester curry house's HMO bid rejected over listed fears
Plans to build student housing above an Indian restaurant in Worcester have been owners of the Bombay Palace in The Tything, Worcester, had wanted to build a two-storey extension to create a six-bed house of multiple occupation (HMO).City planners said the development would harm the Grade II listed building and would fail to respect the character of the to plans submitted to Worcester City Council, the two floors above Bombay Palace are currently empty. A statement with the application said the proposal would have provided much needed student accommodation for the city as well as more income for the plan was that the two-storey extension at the back of the building would have allowed the restaurant to extend its kitchen - and increase the living space in the upper would have had their own separate access to the HMO rooms through an external metal news was gathered by the Local Democracy Reporting Service, which covers councils and other public service organisations. Follow BBC Hereford & Worcester on BBC Sounds, Facebook, X and Instagram.
BBC News
17-07-2025
- Business
- BBC News
Community centres in Worcester get £200k investment from council
A city council has agreed to invest a further £200,000 in community projects as part of its wider investment Worcester Town Investment Plan was already awarded £19.6m from the government four years ago to be used to revamp the latest funding from the city council will be used to install solar panels and energy efficiency measures at community centres across the city, including Horizon in the Fort Royal area, Ronkswood in Nunnery ward, the Green Hub in Dines Green and the KGV Hub at Lynn Denham said the latest investment would enhance community centres to better serve residents in some of the city's "most disadvantaged areas". In addition, refurbishments will be made at Warndon Community Hub and The Tolly Hub in Rainbow Hill to improve privacy for confidential money is available due to unspent contingency funds budgeted for the construction of the Building Block 2 training centre in Dines Green, which was completed and opened earlier this Worcester City Council's policy and resource committee agreed to the funding at their meeting on Tuesday."Thanks to careful management of the Building Block 2 project, we've been able to reinvest in further improvements that benefit both our facilities and the people who rely on them."From green infrastructure to leisure and cultural attractions and training facilities, the plan is delivering real value and opportunity across Worcester," she added. Follow BBC Hereford & Worcester on BBC Sounds, Facebook, X and Instagram.
Daily Mail
14-07-2025
- Business
- Daily Mail
Homeowner ordered to take down dormer extension that looks like a 'football stadium executive box' after neighbours branded it 'a monstrosity'
A homeowner has been ordered to take down dormer extension that has been labelled a 'monstrosity' and compared to an 'executive box' at a Premier League football stadium. Rozia Hussian, 43, splashed thousands on the large extension atop her 125-year-old terraced property in Worcester, West Midlands, which has since increased the property's market value by more than 200 per cent. The mid-terraced house was bought for £100,000 in 2003 when it was in a ramshackled condition with peeling paint and chipped brick work. Over the last four years, the three-bedroom house on Wyld's Lane, has undergone a complete transformation and according to Rightmove it is now worth up to £320,000. A wall and intercom system was installed at the front of the house while a large dormer was built on top of the two-storey property. But Mrs Hussain now faces having to demolish it after Worcester City Council rejected her retrospective planning application. The council said: 'By virtue of its size, design and position, the addition of the large box dormer to the front of the property results in detrimental impact and creates significant harm to the character and appearance of the existing property and wider street scene in which it sits. 'The dormer at Wylds Lane is much more visually intrusive than the approved, well-designed, more subtle addition.' A wall and intercom system was installed at the front of the house while a large dormer was built on top of the two-storey property Mrs Hussain, who owns a newsagents in the city, said she didn't 'know anything' about the planning application being rejected, adding: 'I don't think it looks too big.' The decision has also divided her neighbours, who have split opinions on the rejection. One said they 'think the house looks much better now' as it was in a 'terrible state a few years ago'. They added: 'It now looks modern and clean. The dormer doesn't really bother me but I think some people are concerned because it looks right onto their properties.' Another resident, who lives nearby in a similar property, said: 'A few years ago I applied to have a dormer on my house but it was refused. One neighbour said they 'think the house looks much better now' as it was in a 'terrible state a few years ago' 'The reason the council gave was because it would not be in keeping with the area or sympathetic to the age and heritage of the property. 'In my view I just think that it would be grossly unfair if this woman was allowed to have a large dormer on her property when I was not. 'I mean the extension is very big. It looks like an executive box you get at Premier League football grounds. 'When my friend visited he asked what the monstrosity was on one of the houses so it's clearly noticeable to people.' Mrs Hussain has three months to tear down the dormer or face enforcement action. Mrs Hussain has three months to tear down the dormer or face enforcement action A city spokesperson said: 'An enforcement notice was served on 17 June that comes into effect on 17 July. 'This requires the applicant to remove the dormer and restore the roof or adapt the current dormer so that it complies with the planning permission given. 'They have three months to carry out the works. 'They have until 17 July to appeal against the notice.'
Yahoo
13-07-2025
- General
- Yahoo
Dormer branded as 'monstrosity' by locals must be demolished
A WOMAN who spent thousands renovating her Victorian home has been ordered to tear down a huge dormer after it was branded a 'monstrosity'. Rozia Hussain, 43, built a large extension on top of her 125-year-old terraced property in Wyld's Lane, Worcester. Records show the mid-terraced house was bought for £100,000 in 2003, but over the last four years, the three-bedroom house has undergone a complete makeover and, according to Rightmove, it is now worth up to £320,000. A wall and intercom system has been installed at the front of the house while a large dormer was built on top of the two-storey house. However, Mrs Hussain now faces having to demolish the dormer after Worcester City Council rejected her retrospective planning application. The council stated: 'By virtue of its size, design and position, the addition of the large box dormer to the front of the property results in a detrimental impact and creates significant harm to the character and appearance of the existing property and wider street scene in which it sits. 'The dormer at Wylds Lane is much more visually intrusive than the approved, well-designed, more subtle addition.' Mrs Hussain, who owns a newsagents in the city, said: 'I don't know anything about the planning application being rejected. "I don't think it looks too big." More: Basement of historic building can be refurbished, says council More: Student flats planned next to Worcester's Arches walkway Her neighbours have been mixed in their reaction to the council decision. One said: 'I think the house looks much better now. 'It was in a terrible state a few years ago, but it now looks modern and clean. 'The dormer doesn't really bother me, but I think some people are concerned because it looks right onto their properties.' FLASH SALE: Worcester News subscription £6 for six months Another resident said: 'A few years ago, I applied to have a dormer on my house, but it was refused. 'The reason the council gave was because it would not be in keeping with the area or sympathetic to the age and heritage of the property. 'In my view, I just think that it would be grossly unfair if this woman were allowed to have a large dormer on her property when I was not. 'I mean the extension is very big. It looks like an executive box you get at Premier League football grounds. "When my friend visited he asked what the monstrosity was on one of the houses so it's clearly noticeable to people." Mrs Hussain has three months to tear down the dormer or face enforcement action. A city spokesperson said: "An enforcement notice was served on 17 June that comes into effect on 17 July. "This requires the applicant to remove the dormer and restore the roof or adapt the current dormer so that it complies with the planning permission given."
Telegraph
13-07-2025
- General
- Telegraph
Homeowner told to tear down extension that looks like ‘stadium executive box'
A homeowner has been ordered to tear down an extension to a 125-year-old property in Worcester. Neighbours called Rozia Hussain's dormer on the front of the property a 'monstrosity' and compared it to a 'football stadium executive box' after she renovated her mid-terraced home. The house was bought for £100,000 in 2003, according to records, and pictures show the outside was in a shabby condition with peeling paint and chipped brick work. Over the last four years, the three-bedroom house on Wyld's Lane has undergone a complete makeover and is now worth up to £320,000, according to Rightmove. A wall and intercom system has been installed at the front of the house while a large dormer was built on top of the two-storey house. Mrs Hussain now faces having to demolish the dormer after Worcester city council rejected her retrospective planning application. The council stated: 'By virtue of its size, design and position, the addition of the large box dormer to the front of the property results in detrimental impact and creates significant harm to the character and appearance of the existing property and wider street scene in which it sits. 'The dormer at Wyld's Lane is much more visually intrusive than the approved, well-designed, more subtle addition.' Mrs Hussain, who owns a newsagents in the city, said: 'I don't know anything about the planning application being rejected. 'I don't think it looks too big.' Neighbours have criticised the extension, with one comparing it to 'an executive box you get at Premier League football grounds'. They added: 'I mean the extension is very big. It looks like an executive box you get at Premier League football grounds. 'When my friend visited he asked what the monstrosity was on one of the houses so it's clearly noticeable to people.' The neighbour has applied for a similar dormer on their own house a few years ago, but it was refused. 'The reason the council gave was because it would not be in keeping with the area or sympathetic to the age and heritage of the property,' they added. 'In my view I just think that it would be grossly unfair if this woman was allowed to have a large dormer on her property when I was not.' Another said neighbours were 'concerned because it looks right onto their properties'. They added: 'I think the house looks much better now. It was in a terrible state a few years ago but it now looks modern and clean. 'The dormer doesn't really bother me but I think some people are concerned because it looks right onto their properties.' Mrs Hussain has three months to tear down the dormer or face enforcement action. A city spokeman said: 'An enforcement notice was served on June 17 that comes into effect on July 17. 'This requires the applicant to remove the dormer and restore the roof or adapt the current dormer so that it complies with the planning permission given. They have three months to carry out the works.' They added that the applicant has 'until July 17 to appeal against the notice'.
