Banker wins appeal over Belgravia roof terrace
A millionaire banker has triumphed over Westminster Council in a planning row about his glass roof terrace, with an inspector ruling it's in keeping with the area. Read the full story.
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Banker wins roof terrace fight after appeal
A millionaire banker has triumphed in a three-year planning row over his glass roof terrace in Belgravia. An inspector ruled it acceptable as 'all his neighbours already have one'. Read the full story.
Green Belt Caravan Park Must Be Ripped Up
A concrete caravan park built on Cheshire green belt land without permission faces being torn down after council rejects retrospective plans. Locals had branded it 'vandalism'.
Labour set to miss 150-project infrastructure target
New analysis reveals Labour is on track to approve just 107 major infrastructure projects, missing its 150-target due to ministerial delays. Read the full report.
Retirement anxiety: 'I'm afraid of living too long'
A 57-year-old's fear of outliving their savings is more common than admitted. Financial educator Vanessa Stoykov explains how $480k can grow and offers a roadmap to clarity for retirement planning.
Man hit with £104k bill after home extension too large
A Wokingham taxi driver says he's been left suicidal after the council ordered him to pay a £104,000 Community Infrastructure Levy for building an extension that breached approved plans. Read his story.
Red Tape Cut to Speed Up Public EV Charger Rollout
New Planning and Infrastructure Act removes key licensing barrier for chargepoint operators, alongside £600m funding boost and measures to cut costs for drivers. Read the full details.
Labour's Sweeping Planning Changes for 1.5m Homes
Labour announces radical planning reforms to fast-track 1.5 million homes in five years, including new rules for green belt stations, swift bricks, and biodiversity. Discover the local impact.
States Sue Trump Over $2bn EV Charging Fund Withholding
A coalition of 16 US states and Washington DC is suing the Trump administration for unlawfully withholding over $2 billion in electric vehicle charging infrastructure funding. Read the latest on this major legal clash over climate policy.
Labour's one-chance rule to stop Nimby planning delays
Housing Secretary Steve Reed unveils planning overhaul to prevent 'weaponisation' of objections, aiming to accelerate 1.5 million new homes. Read the full details.
How to Plan an Affordable Party: Expert Advice
Event planners reveal four key strategies for hosting a fantastic festive gathering without overspending. Focus on atmosphere, not expense, to create lasting memories.
Sarah Beeny in showdown talks over illegal 'mini-Downton' home
TV presenter Sarah Beeny holds crisis talks with Somerset Council over her illegally built £3m mansion. A six-year planning battle with locals could see the 'mini-Downton Abbey' razed. Read the latest.
Isle of Wight residents furious over 43ft 'monstrous' mast
Families on the Isle of Wight are outraged after a huge 43ft telegraph pole was installed without planning permission on a busy roundabout. The council has opened an enforcement case.
Bristol garden makeover sparks neighbour row
A bitter dispute erupts in Bristol's Redland over 'ludicrous' garden plans. Neighbours fear a 'concrete pit' while the homeowner insists it's for family. Discover the full story.
Homeowner forced to tear down summer house in row
Andrew Causley must demolish his garden summer house after an 18-month planning dispute with a neighbour and Exeter City Council. The couple vow to fight the decision.
Couple's £3k battle over garden summer house
Royal Mail driver Andrew Causley faces demolition order for his garden summer house after 18-month planning dispute with Exeter City Council. Read the full story.
Worcester homeowner faces £170k demolition order
A Worcester mother spent £170,000 building a detached house for her disabled daughter without planning permission. The council has ordered its demolition. Discover the full story.
Beckhams in planning row over Cotswolds home
David and Victoria Beckham face neighbour fury over 30+ planning applications for their £6m Cotswolds property. Locals accuse them of 'abusing' the system. Read the full story.
Neighbours attack Beckhams over planning applications
David and Victoria Beckham face local fury over more than 30 planning applications for their £6m Cotswolds home, accused of 'abusing' the system. Discover the full story.
Default Yes for Homes Near Train Stations
New planning rules will give a 'default yes' to housing developments within a 15-minute walk of train stations, including green belt land, as the government pushes to build 1.5 million homes.
Newly Opened Bridge in China Collapses in Sichuan
A newly constructed bridge in China's Sichuan province collapsed just days after opening, with dramatic footage capturing the incident. Investigation launched into infrastructure safety.
Village fury over 65ft 'mega-shed' built via planning loophole
Outraged residents in a quiet Buckinghamshire village discover a developer used a 1948 agricultural rule to bypass modern planning permission for a massive industrial structure looming over their homes.
Mega-Shed Planning Row Divides Kent Village
A massive 18ft 'mega-shed' has become the centre of a bitter planning dispute in a Kent village, with furious neighbours branding it a 'monstrous eyesore' that's destroying their rural views and privacy.
Martin Clunes loses planning battle over travellers site
Doc Martin star's woodland development plans thwarted as neighbours win fight to establish permanent travellers site in Dorset countryside.
New Forest Towns Planned for Oxford-Cambridge Corridor
The UK government has unveiled ambitious plans for new sustainable forest towns between Oxford and Cambridge, creating 40,000 homes while preserving ancient woodlands and enhancing biodiversity.
Reeves unveils economic overhaul in first speech
New Labour Chancellor Rachel Reeves delivers landmark economic address, declaring end to Tory austerity and announcing sweeping planning reforms to boost UK growth.
Rugby clubhouse converted to mosque despite objections
A former rugby clubhouse in Greater Manchester has been officially converted into a mosque despite significant local opposition and concerns about parking and traffic in the residential area.
Ex-Aviva Chief Barral Heads UK Infrastructure Bank
Ex-Aviva CEO David Barral appointed as permanent chair of UK Infrastructure Bank, bringing decades of financial expertise to drive national infrastructure projects and economic growth.
Reeves announces major economic reset in first budget
Britain's first female Chancellor Rachel Reeves announces sweeping planning reforms and economic changes in her debut budget, promising growth and infrastructure revolution.
Victoria's 10-day home approval plan cuts objection rights
The Victorian government plans to slash planning approval times to just 10 days while limiting objection rights, promising efficiency but raising concerns about community consultation.
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