Australia's richest person, Gina Rinehart, faces a stunning defeat as local councillors unanimously reject her proposed waterfront mega-mansion in Noosa, citing character concerns and overdevelopment.
IKEA has announced a new £1.99 service charge for customers using its popular planning services. Discover how this change affects shoppers and what alternatives are available.
Westminster City Council faces severe backlash and legal scrutiny after allegedly approving a controversial plan to house migrants in a city centre hotel without proper planning permission. The scheme, which proposed adding extra rooms to the Page 8 hotel
New research debunks the common political narrative that planning red tape is causing the housing crisis. Discover the real reasons behind Britain's homebuilding failures.
A British family's dream home has been plunged into darkness after a colossal warehouse was constructed directly opposite their property, sparking a fierce local planning battle and raising serious questions about UK council development policies.
Discover expert-approved, completely legal methods to significantly reduce or even eliminate your Inheritance Tax liability. Learn how gifting, pensions, and trusts can safeguard your estate for your loved ones.
Exclusive investigation reveals how UK workers are sabotaging their retirement savings. Discover the five critical pension mistakes to avoid and secure your financial future.
Melbourne Storm hooker Brandon Smith is under investigation by the NRL Integrity Unit over alleged links to a suspected drug dealer during a Noosa holiday and potential misuse of insider information for betting on the 2025 season, casting a shadow over hi
Forget the long haul! Our expert guide reveals the ultimate East Coast weekend getaways, from Terrigal's beaches to Noosa's gourmet scene and Byron's bohemian charm. Your perfect detour is closer than you think.
NSW Planning Minister Paul Scully triggers backlash after describing residents opposing new housing developments as 'un-Sydneylike'. The controversial remarks come amid a fierce debate over Sydney's housing crisis and development policies.
Renowned trainer John Gosden unveils his strategic masterplan for Royal Ascot, detailing why his York runners are the ones to watch. Discover the inside track on his meticulous approach to peak performance.
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.
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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.
Furious festival-goers demand refunds after Points East Festival's Saturday line-up forces impossible choices between headlining acts Sampha, Jai Paul, and Erykah Badu performing at the exact same time.
In a radical move to tackle the housing shortage, the Albanese government is axing bureaucratic hurdles for builders. New reforms will fast-track approvals, cut paperwork, and get construction crews on site faster to boost desperately needed supply.
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.
Discover how British cities are prioritising human-centred design, green spaces, and community connections to combat urban isolation and create more liveable environments.
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.
The Minns government pushes through major planning reforms to boost housing density across Sydney and key NSW regions, facing fierce opposition from local councils and communities over infrastructure and character concerns.
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.
Donald Trump's DC hotel sparks fury by closing a key public walkway, disrupting commuters and families. Locals and officials condemn the move as a disregard for public convenience in the heart of the capital.
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 landmark High Court ruling has handed local councils sweeping powers to shut down asylum seeker hotels using planning laws, throwing the new government's flagship immigration strategy into chaos and creating a multi-million pound emergency.