10 h. ago Villagers' horror as beautiful 17th century thatched cottage is torn down in one hour without planning permission

Locals in Nursling, Hampshire, said the 300-year-old property was regarded as the 'hallmark' of their parish and was even featured on the front cover of a book about local history.

Events

34 h. ago Ruling on Wimbledon expansion challenge could come by end of July, judge says

Campaign group Save Wimbledon Park is challenging the decision of the Greater London Authority to grant planning permission for the expansion.

Events

36 h. ago Project to develop £900,000 sports facility in Castle Douglas clears planning hurdle

Threave Rovers has been granted planning permission to build a 3G, all-weather pitch beside their existing ground at Meadow Park.

Economics

56 h. ago Ayr United given green light for Somerset Park works which include training complex, gym and new car park

The club has received planning permission for the first phase of its Railway End redevelopment.

Politics

5 d. ago Tim Henman uses his BBC slot to back controversial Wimbledon expansion project

The All England Lawn Tennis Club (AELTC) has sought planning permission to treble the size of the 42-acre site to include a new 8,000-seat stadium and 38 new grass courts.

Politics

6 d. ago Dramatic saga over the transformation of 19th century pub rages on

Planning permission to convert the pub into flats was previously refused

Events

7 d. ago US teen pilot detained in Antarctica during attempt to fly solo to all seven continents

Ethan Guo, 19, has been accused by Chile of submitting a false flight plan and landing in Antarctica without permission

Politics

7 d. ago Stop the AirBNB 'tax dodgers': Battle against wealthy second homeowners 'taking the p***' in holiday hotspots as MP tables law to ease housing crisis

The law would force second homeowners with properties in the countryside or coastal beauty spots to obtain seek planning permission before registering them as rentals

Society

1 week ago Our neighbour built TWO homes without planning permission... we're going to sit there with popcorn when they got bulldozed

The controversial semi-detached homes sprung up on the site of a former pub car park in Bradford, West Yorks, despite original planning permission having long since lapsed.

Events

1 week ago Neighbours furious after Airbnb owner builds massive tower in garden

The controversial construction, dubbed "monstrous" by one neighbour, appeared without planning permission in January 2024, causing an outcry among residents who said it gives a clear view into neighbouring properties and gardens.

Politics

1 week ago Planning permission may soon be needed to turn homes into small HMOs

Town's cabinet behind move following raft of objections from residents

Events

1 week ago 'Declining' UK town set for tourist boom as £22.5m revamp takes step forward

A 'rundown' UK town that locals say has 'gone downhill' has been granted planning permission for two major upgrades in what has been described as a 'huge milestone'

Economics

1 week ago Confidence that Llanharan bypass work will start as soon as possible

The council leader says it is a priority and that he is confident it will start in earnest once it gets planning permission

Politics

1 week ago Plans for car park on site near Glasgow Airport submitted to Renfrewshire Council

The company has lodged an application for planning permission for the 180-space facility on land in Abbotsinch Road.

Transport

2 w. ago Man forced to tear down £180k bungalow built in garden without planning permission says he'll be 'on the streets'

Mark Jones, 55, replaced his old garage with a two-bedroom 'granny flat' and hooked up the electricity, water and internet to his house

Economics

2 w. ago Homeowner is ordered to tear down £180k bungalow he built in in his back garden without planning permission because he 'thought it was fine'

Mark Jones, 55, replaced an old garage in his back garden with a two-bedroom 'granny flat', hooking up the electricity, water and internet to his house in March 2019.

Economics

3 w. ago Former Ayr pub could make way for new hot food takeaway venture

Plans have been lodged with South Ayrshire Council, seeking permission for a change of use and alterations at the old watering hole.

Politics

3 w. ago North Lanarkshire Council agreed in principle to more housing in Gartcosh and Glenboig

The council received a planning application from Persimmon Homes, Avant Homes and the Lamont Family Planning seeking permission in principle for residential development at Heathfield Farm in Muirhead

Politics