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.
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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'.
Ezzelinos Italian Restaurant in Sydney Shuts After 40 Years
Sydney's iconic Ezzelinos Italian restaurant in Neutral Bay has closed permanently less than a year after a sale, shocking loyal diners. Read the full story of this family-run institution's end.
Iconic Broadway Restaurant Café Un Deux Trois Closes
Café Un Deux Trois, a Manhattan institution beloved by Broadway stars for nearly 50 years, has served its final meal. Discover the story behind the closure of this iconic theatre district spot.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Nat Barr's restaurant bans children after 5pm
Channel Seven star Natalie Barr and her husband's popular Laguna Blu restaurant implements controversial child-free evening policy, sparking debate about family dining experiences.
Couple's restaurant sex act shocks Arizona diners
An Arizona couple faces criminal charges after allegedly engaging in explicit sexual activity in full view of horrified diners at upscale restaurant Mon Cheri, with police called to intervene.
Aristocrat's £25m Townhouse Plan Sparks Local Fury
Lady of the Manor faces local fury as she pushes forward with controversial plans to build luxury townhouses on historic family land, despite overwhelming community opposition.
Neighbour planning row over 'monstrous' house extension
A Warwickshire couple's dream home extension has turned into a neighbourly nightmare as their ambitious build faces fierce opposition and council scrutiny over its imposing size and design.
Don Ciccio Italian Restaurant Closes After Bitter Split
The iconic Don Ciccio restaurant in Hampstead has served its final meal following a bitter falling out between owners, leaving London's dining scene mourning the loss of a neighbourhood favourite.
Highgate's La Ruga Italian restaurant announces closure
The iconic La Ruga Italian restaurant in Highgate Village serves its final meals as rising costs and staffing challenges force closure after years of delighting North London diners.
Melbourne ramen restaurant hygiene failure: mouse droppings found
A popular Melbourne ramen restaurant has been hit with urgent improvement notices after health inspectors discovered alarming hygiene breaches including mouse droppings, food storage violations and poor cleanliness standards.
Ancient Devon wetland threatened by housing developers
A 2000-year-old wetland ecosystem in Devon is under immediate threat from housing developers who claim government planning blockages justify destroying protected environmental sites.
Beckhams face council opposition over Cotswolds water feature
David and Victoria Beckham face unexpected opposition from local planners over their picturesque Cotswolds water feature, deemed an unauthorised development on protected land.
Westminster neighbour war over five-bedroom house extension
A Westminster homeowner's controversial five-bedroom property extension has neighbours up in arms over planning permission disputes and neighbourhood tensions in one of London's most prestigious areas.
Smith & Wollensky Cancels Ohio Steakhouse Reopening
The renowned Smith & Wollensky steakhouse has unexpectedly cancelled its planned reopening in Ohio, choosing instead to focus on overseas growth in lucrative international markets.
Neighbourhood war erupts over mysterious backyard dome
A quiet residential street in the UK has become a battleground of opinions after a homeowner constructed a massive geodesic dome in their garden, dividing neighbours and sparking local controversy.
Treasury blocks 15,000 homes in planning clash
Chancellor Rachel Reeves faces Conservative backlash as Treasury officials halt major housing developments despite government's pro-growth agenda.
Government blocks National Trust bid to protect Ironbridge Gorge
Shropshire's Ironbridge Gorge faces development threat as ministers reject National Trust's bid for enhanced protection of the UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Grand Designs couple's £150k home unsellable due to planning rule
Viewers of Channel 4's Grand Designs were left stunned as a couple revealed they cannot legally sell their £150,000 eco-home and must abandon it after five years due to an extraordinary planning permission loophole.
Miss Wales finalist wins mansion approval via technicality
Former Miss Wales finalist triumphs in planning dispute as her dream countryside mansion complete with summer house, swimming pool and tennis courts gets green light after council oversight.
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