Streeting: Telford gun barrel factory marks ‘new era of hope’

Four local authorities have drawn lines in the sand, refusing to amend their constitutions to adopt the latest statutory government guidance that would see officers become the default body for deciding most planning applications across England.

A 25,000 sq ft unit on North Moons Moat Industrial Estate has been snapped up as the location for a major industrial investment.

Plans to convert a 1970s emergency services training block into 69 studio flats have been thrown out for a second time by Sandwell Council, who say the development would create a poor-quality living environment for residents.

Contractors moved onto site in January to convert the Great Malvern venue into one of the largest multi-venue arts complexes in Europe.

Work has begun on converting a 19th century Black Country mill into council flats as part of Sandwell’s town centre regeneration plans.

Detailed plans to build a 23,500 sq ft store on Welshpool Road have been given the thumbs up by Shropshire Council’s planning committee, along with outline proposals for a care home and a residential scheme.

Wise Living has disposed of a seven acre plot near Langley Mill railway station, around two years after the firm gained planning permission for 119 houses.

Nottingham City Council will complete £19m worth of immediate and urgent works across its estate, with the majority allocated to the city’s neo-baroque city hall building.

A 3,600 sq ft early years learning block has been signed off at Pearl Hyde Primary School, delivered on behalf of Coventry City Council.