A damning new report uncovers that local councils in England have rejected plans for more than 500,000 new homes in the last five years, severely exacerbating the national housing shortage and pricing out a generation.
George Clooney confronts local opposition to his villa renovations on Lake Como, as Italian officials cite heritage concerns. The Hollywood A-lister's plans for a private studio face scrutiny in a major conservation dispute.
Property expert reveals the costly mistake homeowners make with quick garden fixes. Discover why paving over your green space could lead to massive devaluation, planning permission woes, and neighbour disputes.
A couple has legally occupied their dream chalet in the Snowdonia National Park for 27 years without planning permission due to a critical council error. Discover how a bureaucratic oversight turned into a property rights victory.
A fierce dispute erupts in Bethel, Connecticut, as locals oppose a 60-unit affordable housing development, citing environmental and infrastructure concerns while developers argue it addresses a critical housing shortage.
A Melbourne homeowner's installation of a basic rainwater tank has ignited a fierce legal row with his local council, raising questions about property rights and sustainable living regulations in urban Australia.
A homeowner in Barnet was hit with a staggering £116,000 fine by the local council for a dropped kerb they claim they never knew existed. Discover how a simple driveway led to a five-year legal battle.
Exclusive: Donald Trump is set to develop a sprawling new luxury compound in Rhode Island's elite coastal community, raising eyebrows and planning questions in the traditionally liberal state.
Ministers postpone a crucial planning decision for China's proposed massive new embassy complex in London, citing unresolved national security concerns and a need for further scrutiny.
The All England Club's controversial £65 million Wimbledon expansion fails as Court of Appeal upholds decision to protect historic parkland in major setback for tennis authorities.
The All England Club's controversial £200m Wimbledon expansion plan has been decisively blocked by the Court of Appeal, preserving 73 mature trees and ending a bitter three-year legal battle with local residents and environmental campaigners.
A Conservative councillor has sparked outrage and ridicule by releasing a Grand Theft Auto-style video advert that shows him blowing up solar farms with a rocket launcher, in a bizarre protest against green energy projects in the UK countryside.
Manchester City and Gorton Wanderers face a fierce local backlash and council scrutiny over controversial plans to build a £2 million elite training complex on protected green belt land, threatening community access and local ecology.
Cheshire East Council has thrown out an application by Wayne and Coleen Rooney to extinguish a public right of way that cuts through the grounds of their luxury £20 million Cheshire mansion, a decision backed by local ramblers.
A massive development plan for 4,000 homes in Dorset threatens to erase the timeless landscapes that inspired Thomas Hardy's novels, sparking a fierce battle between progress and preservation.
A Devon father faces financial ruin after being ordered to demolish his £5,000 summer house, built for his children, following a shock council planning enforcement notice.
A furious homeowner tells of her property nightmare after a neighbour allegedly built a massive brick wall straight through her garden without permission, blocking sunlight and sparking a bitter feud.
Cabinet Minister Kemi Badenoch is under investigation by her local council for potential planning breaches at her £1.15m Essex home, raising questions over property declarations.
Reform UK leader Nigel Farage alleges government 'collusion' after a Labour MP's letter to the Home Office sparks a review of his planning permission in a protected Essex woodland.
A contentious proposal to construct a new two-storey building for gardeners at London's historic Highgate Cemetery has ignited a fierce battle between conservationists and trustees over the site's future.
Billionaire inventor Sir James Dyson faces backlash over plans to build a helicopter pad at his new estate, with locals fearing it will ruin their peaceful countryside retreat.
Comedy duo Jennifer Saunders and Ade Edmondson's plans to expand their Dartmoor home have sparked local opposition, with concerns over the impact on the picturesque landscape.
Jeremy Clarkson's plans to expand his Diddly Squat Farm pub have hit another snag as local council raises objections over traffic and noise concerns.
Jeremy Clarkson's Diddly Squat Farm Shop has been dealt another blow as local council rejects his latest planning application, sparking outrage among fans.
Ministers are exploring plans to let pubs sell takeaway beer without needing additional planning consent, a move that could boost the struggling hospitality sector.
London Mayor Sadiq Khan takes legal action against the government's approval of Wimbledon's expansion plans, citing environmental and community concerns.
Local residents challenge the All England Club's controversial expansion plans in a heated High Court battle over green space and community impact.
Wimbledon's ambitious expansion plans have finally been given the green light after a bitter High Court battle, paving the way for the iconic tennis venue to triple in size.
Residents and conservationists are outraged after local council greenlights controversial plans to cut down protected trees for a lavish seven-bedroom home in a historic area.
A homeowner expresses deep regret after their countryside cottage was demolished without proper planning permission, sparking local outrage and legal scrutiny.