Persimmon's £573k affordable housing bid rejected
Persimmon Homes' attempt to remove a £573,720 affordable housing contribution for a 224-home Lesmahagow development has been rejected by South Lanarkshire councillors.
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World's biggest tower block rents flats for £167 a month
Flats in the world's most densely populated tower block, Hangzhou's Regent International Center, rent for as little as £167 a month - but windowless units are the catch.
Garden light rules to avoid neighbour rows this summer
Experts warn homeowners to check fence ownership before hanging garden lights this summer, as drilling holes could lead to disputes and repair costs if the fence belongs to a neighbour.
Fairy light fence rules: ask permission before hanging lights
Homeowners should ask permission before hanging fairy lights on a neighbour's fence, as doing so without consent could lead to damage claims and disputes.
Homeowner faces £400k home demolition over 50cm width
Idnan Choudhry, 31, may be forced to demolish his £400,000 five-bedroom Walsall home after a four-year planning dispute over a 50cm width breach.
Vertical city in China houses 20,000 residents in one building
The Regent International Center in Hangzhou, China, is the world's most populous apartment block, housing up to 20,000 people with amenities like shops, gyms, and pools.
Rangers' £24m Summer Spending Spree Backs McInnes
Rangers have spent £24m on 10 new signings while recouping £12.2m from outgoings, leaving a net spend of £11.8m as they back Derek McInnes.
Lanark petrol station food court and jet washes approved
South Lanarkshire Council approved plans for a 31-seat food court and three jet wash bays at Lanark petrol station, despite eight public objections.
Cottage buyer demand cools as costs bite, Zoopla says
Interest in cottages has fallen 32% over three years, with average prices down 0.3% annually, as higher costs and taxes dampen demand, Zoopla reports.
Clarkson offered free pub by Coulthard but turned it down
David Coulthard offered Jeremy Clarkson his London pub The Brown Dog for free, but the former Top Gear presenter declined, citing distance from home.
Coulthard offered Clarkson a free pub with one condition
David Coulthard offered Jeremy Clarkson a pub for free, on the condition that Clarkson would cut him in once it became profitable.
Homeowner faces bulldozing £400k dream home - it's 50cm too wide
A homeowner who spent £400,000 building his dream house faces demolition after it was built 0.5 metres too wide, following a four-year planning row with Walsall Council.
Hamilton: 22 homes and shop approved despite objections
South Lanarkshire Council approved 22 new homes and a neighbourhood shop in Hamilton despite 26 objections from residents over traffic, safety, and greenspace loss.
Arsenal: Jesus exit door opens; Bernard joins
Arsenal are set to receive £20m for Gabriel Jesus as Napoli's Lukaku deal opens the door, while Mylo Bernard joins from Crystal Palace.
Homes England seeks 310 homes on former Annitsford farm
Homes England has applied for outline permission for up to 310 new homes on vacant agricultural land in Annitsford, with 25% affordable housing.
Cottage buyer demand drops 32% as costs bite: Zoopla
Interest in cottages has fallen by 32% over three years, with average values down 0.3% annually, as higher costs cool the 'cottagecore' trend, Zoopla reports.
Breyer Holdings enters administration after 70 years
Essex-based Breyer Holdings Limited has entered administration after more than 70 years in business, appointing joint administrators on August 3.
Greene King to sell around 65 pubs in Project Portico shake-up
Greene King is putting around 65 pubs up for sale as part of Project Portico, reviewing sites for potential sale individually or in groups.
Former Salford pub to become 19-bed HMO
The Bridgewater Hotel in Patricroft could become a 19-bed HMO with en-suites, according to plans submitted to Salford Council.
Bolton's historic Assembly Rooms for sale after renovation
Bolton's Grade II-listed Assembly Rooms, a grand historic building on Lower Bridgeman Street, is on the market as commercial space after an extensive heritage-focused renovation.
Village shop at former snooker hall gets approval
Plans to convert the former snooker hall at a Northumberland pub into a village shop have been approved, despite some concerns over parking.
New details of 700-home Knowsley Village plan revealed
Hallam Land's plan for 700 homes on green belt land south of Knowsley Village includes affordable housing, open spaces, and active travel links, but locals have raised concerns.
Woman finds Victorian tiles under carpet in Yorkshire home
Melly Reid from Yorkshire was renovating her Victorian house when she discovered stunning geometric floor tiles under the hallway carpet, delighting her followers online.
Neighbour's fence style objection overruled by UK law
A homeowner faced a neighbour's objection to new fence style, but UK law allows changing fences without planning permission under height limits.
Plasterer wins £800k house and cars but keeps his van
County Durham plasterer Paul Chollerton, 54, won an £800,000 house, two cars, and £100,000 in a BOTB competition, yet plans to keep his van and terrace home.
Abram Pharmacy plans new build with four apartments
Plans submitted to Wigan council propose relocating Abram Pharmacy to a new 2.5 storey building with four apartments, citing space constraints.
Shark house owner urges council to lift Airbnb ban
The owner of Oxford's 'Shark House' has urged planners to lift its Airbnb ban, arguing the 25-foot shark-topped property is public art and should be treated differently.
Inquiry into 1,450-home Wrexham super estate set for September
A four-day inquiry into plans for 1,450 homes at Lower Berse Farm in Wrexham will be held in September, after the council refused permission for the development.
Swansea civic centre revamp plans submitted
Detailed plans to transform Swansea's civic centre into flats, shops, cafes and an aquarium have been unveiled, with up to 138 flats and £20m UK Government funding.
Monty Don's quiet life in Leominster market town
Monty Don, Gardeners' World presenter, lives in Leominster, Herefordshire. Average house price is £235,809, with detached homes averaging £322,427.
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