An Inspector accepts eight residents at an existing Redshaw Street HMO after assessing bedroom quality and communal accommodation together.
Derby HMO appeal allows eight residents despite kitchen
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Overthorpe appeal allows new home using Class Q fallback
A viable barn-conversion fallback outweighs countryside concerns at Blacklocks Farm, but the developer’s separate claim for appeal costs is refused.
Ketton homes appeal allows 36 dwellings and rejects costs
Permission is granted for 36 homes north of Wotton Close, including 11 affordable homes, while both sides lose their costs applications.
Camden Street Hub wins appeal with screen limits
A replacement communications kiosk and two digital screens are approved on Camden Road, with conditions controlling brightness, images and maintenance.
Goffs Oak appeal allows five homes and full costs
Five homes behind Doverfield win permission, with full appeal costs awarded after an Inspector finds the council’s refusal unreasonable.
Sheffield extension appeal allows raised roof and gable
An Inspector allows substantial changes to a Crimicar Lane house after finding its design would fit the varied, sloping street.
Stockport station plans seek views on new bridge and access
Early proposals would improve links between Edgeley and the town centre, with residents invited to help shape the station’s next stage.
Flood Action Online launches with 200,000-property target
England’s new flood-advice hub brings risk checks and preparation together, but warnings and planning evidence have important limits.
Summerhall redevelopment explores hotel and arts quarter
Edinburgh residents and artists can comment on emerging mixed-use proposals before a planning application expected in early 2027.
Withington homes: 250-home plan enters environmental check
Gleeson Land seeks an environmental screening opinion for housing beside the A4103, with public comments invited before the council decides.
Stourport redevelopment seeks canal-side community venue
A revised community venue proposal links Bridge Street with Clock Basin, but heritage, access and operating details still await assessment.
East Sheen extension appeal allows 5.1m rear addition
An Inspector accepts a deeper rear extension because the neighbouring houses’ separation and angled layout would preserve adequate outlook.
Bookham extension appeal wins on bungalow street character
A bungalow enlargement succeeds after an Inspector weighs the remaining gaps, roof shape and the arrangement of homes around a turning head.
Shropshire transport plan seeks views on new-home access
The draft links future homes and jobs with transport access. Residents and developers can comment before 16th November.
Coal tip safety report urges Welsh planning consultation
A climate adaptation report recommends a new consultation role near disused tips, while Wales prepares its future safety authority.
Catfield Fen ruling finds Natural England in breach
The court found protective duties were breached at a Norfolk wetland, but left any further orders for later submissions.
Heathlands Garden Community webinar set for 12th October
A final online session on 12th October will examine revised proposals for Heathlands, a 5,000-home garden settlement near Lenham.
Smarden self-build appeal fails despite housing gap
A two-home Smarden scheme lost at appeal as the Inspector weighed Ashford’s housing land shortfall against walking access and countryside harm.
Cotswold Local Plan deadline extended to 3rd November
Cotswold has extended its final Local Plan consultation after releasing previously unpublished responses, giving objectors until 3rd November to challenge soundness.
Redcar Local Plan timetable points to September 2029
Redcar and Cleveland’s updated Local Plan programme schedules scoping from 16th November and adoption in September 2029, subject to gateway reviews.
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