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BBC News
2 days ago
- Politics
- BBC News
Solihull home extensions 'rip guts out of community'
Residents are being driven to tears by oversized home extensions that rip the guts out of a community, a councillor has Feeney has appealed for planning applications to be put on hold for a review "before Solihull becomes another faceless, soulless extension of Birmingham".The councillor for Castle Bromwich made a formal deputation during Solihull Metropolitan Borough Council's climate change and planning decision session on response, the authority's head of planning said each application would be determined on its merits. "Residents come to me in tears because they feel powerless to stop the area they have lived in all their lives having the guts ripped out of it," Feeney told the meeting."We are seeing three-bedroom homes turned into five-, six-, seven-bedroom homes."We see a hodgepodge of roof lines, a patchwork quilt of materials – overall a jumble sale of developments not future proof."He said the authority's guidelines on home extensions were 15-years-old and permitted development rights were being "manipulated by unscrupulous developers"."We are finding ourselves inundated with retrospective developments by those who know they only have to wait the council out, essentially holding a staring contest with us to see who will give up first," he added. Head of planning Mark Andrews said he understood Feeney's concerns and added there had been "a step change" in lost appeal decisions in recent said the department had looked at updating household extension guidance and allowed appeals had to be treated as "a material consideration in planning applications, especially where we have similar applications that come forward".But the officer urged caution on a moratorium on applications."That could be quite a difficult route to explore and go down," he said."Certainly we are happy to take a look at the timetable for reviewing the guidelines." This news was gathered by the Local Democracy Reporting Service which covers councils and other public service organisations. Follow BBC Birmingham on BBC Sounds, Facebook, X and Instagram.
Yahoo
25-05-2025
- General
- Yahoo
Planning applications lodged in North Cumbria this week
A number of planning applications have been submitted to Cumberland Council this week, featuring proposals for home extensions, tree works, agricultural developments, and changes of use across the Carlisle area. Below is a summary of the most recent applications lodged with Cumberland Council: 21 Etterby Lea Grove, Carlisle, CA3 9LF. Erection of a single-storey rear and side extension to provide additional living accommodation. Ref. No: 25/0293 29 Eden Grange, Little Corby, Carlisle, CA4 8QW. Demolition of carport and erection of a two-storey side extension to provide a garage and store on the ground floor with additional space above. Ref. No: 25/0292 Wendy House Nursery, Blackwell Road, Carlisle, CA2 4AB. Removal of one beech tree and one branch from a sycamore and beech tree. Ref. No: 25/0026/TPO Red Rocks, 14 The Green, Dalston, Carlisle, CA5 7QB. Removal of a Leylandii hedge. Ref. No: 25/0038/S211 76 Tribune Drive, Houghton, Carlisle, CA3 0LE. Demolition of existing garage and erection of a two-storey side extension to provide a garage, utility, and additional accommodation. Ref. No: 25/0288 122 Dalston Road, Carlisle, CA2 5PJ. Demolition of existing kitchen and erection of a single-storey rear extension to provide kitchen and utility space. Ref. No: 25/0280 Brisco Hill, Longtown, Carlisle, CA6 5TP. Erection of a covered slurry store. Ref. No: 25/0024/AGD ATM at Globe Lane, The Lanes, Scotch Street, Carlisle. Display of one non-illuminated aluminium ATM sign. Ref. No: 25/0278 South Lambhill, Longtown, Carlisle, CA6 5PX. Erection of an agricultural building for storing crop and machinery. Ref. No: 25/0025/AGD 3 Wentworth Terrace, Great Corby, Carlisle, CA4 8LN. Crown lift to one wych elm in the Great Corby Conservation Area. Ref. No: 25/0037/S211 3 Woodsghyll Drive, Carlisle, CA1 3DD. Erection of a two-storey side extension to provide kitchen/diner, utility, and W.C. on the ground floor with additional rooms above. Ref. No: 25/0284 51-53 English Street, Carlisle, CA3 8JY. Display of one internally illuminated fascia sign and one non-illuminated projecting sign. Ref. No: 25/0286 Croftlands View, Longtown, Carlisle, CA6 5RQ. Variation of condition 4 (agricultural occupancy) of previously approved application 12/0285. Ref. No: 25/0273 Gunshole Farm, Banks, Brampton, CA8 2BX. Conversion of adjoining barn to provide an annexe to the dwelling. Ref. No: 25/0274 47 Scalegate Road, Carlisle, CA2 4JX. Change of use of a room from hairdressers to residential as part of the existing dwelling. Ref. No: 25/0275 Tanglewood, Cumwhinton, Carlisle, CA4 8DL. Erection of one self-build dwelling. Ref. No: 25/0277 87 London Road, Carlisle, CA1 2LG. Change of use from shop to hot food takeaway. Ref. No: 25/0267 40 Durdar Road, Carlisle, CA2 4SB. Erection of a detached double garage. Ref. No: 25/0268 Cardew Hall, Cardew, Dalston, Carlisle, CA5 7JQ. Extension to existing feed store building. Ref. No: 25/0264 The Old Vicarage, West Walls, Carlisle, CA3 8UF. Retention of replacement of two roof lights at attic level and replacement of felt flat roof with GRP. Ref. No: 25/0235
Yahoo
10-05-2025
- General
- Yahoo
The new planning applications in Greenwich from tree works to home extensions
Greenwich Council has received a range of new planning applications this week, with proposals covering home extensions, tree works, and compliance submissions. Highlights include a loft extension in Plumstead, extensive tree management across Blackheath and Eltham, and several applications for lawful development certificates. Here's a summary of the latest planning applications submitted to Greenwich Council in the week commencing April 29, 2025: 30 Crooms Hill, Greenwich, SE10 8ER. Proposal to fell a fig tree located at the rear right boundary. Ref. No: 25/1422/TC 75 Plum Lane, Plumstead, SE18 3AG. Certificate of Lawfulness sought for a single-storey rear extension and L-shaped dormer. Ref. No: 25/1414/CP 30 Sutlej Road, Charlton, SE7 7DB. Prior Approval requested for a single-storey rear extension. Ref. No: 25/1413/PN1 The Tilt Yard, Tilt Yard Approach, Eltham, SE9 5QE. Tree works include reducing a Lombardy Poplar and Magnolia Grandiflora. Ref. No: 25/1418/TC Creekside Industrial Estate, SE10. Certificate of Lawfulness for cladding and balcony remediation works. Ref. No: 25/1407/CE 83 Beaconsfield Road, SE3 7LQ. Leyland Cypress with large crack to be felled for safety. Ref. No: 25/1387/TC 1A Vanbrugh Park Road, SE3 7NH. Crown reduction works proposed to a Plum tree. Ref. No: 25/1388/TC 22 Vanbrugh Park, SE3 7AF. Application to remove a self-seeded Ash tree causing damage. Ref. No: 25/1389/TC 1–6 Springwater Close, SE18 4LB. Crown lift proposed to a Tilia tree for lamp clearance. Ref. No: 25/1390/TC 80A Beaconsfield Road, SE3 7LQ. Rear boundary Lime trees to be reduced for safety and maintenance. Ref. No: 25/1391/TC 23 Springwater Close, SE18 4LB. Crown lift and general maintenance of a Robinia tree. Ref. No: 25/1392/SD Barrington Villas Close, Plumstead, SE18. Multiple pollards proposed to London Plane and Ash trees. Ref. Nos: 25/1394/SD, 25/1396/SD 36 Court Road, Eltham, SE9 5NP. Height reduction for two Leyland Cypress trees. Ref. No: 25/1397/TC 22 Kingsley Wood Drive, SE9 3BL. Certificate of Lawfulness proposed for loft conversion with hip to gable roof. Ref. No: 25/1382/CP Lord Derby House, 2B Griffin Road, SE18. Details submitted for refuse storage units. Ref. No: 25/1381/SD 58 Greenwich Park Street, SE10 9LT. Privacy screen details submitted for condition discharge. Ref. No: 25/1379/SD Land at Nathan Way, SE28. Car club details submitted as part of s106 agreement. Ref. No: 25/1386/I106 253 Shooters Hill Road, SE3 8UN. Planning permission sought for a single-storey rear extension. Ref. No: 25/1372/HD This list reflects ongoing residential enhancements, safety-led tree works, and compliance documentation across Greenwich.
