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The public planning portal regularly updates planning applications in Milton Keynes, giving residents insight into developments in their local area. Recent submissions include renovations to historic outbuildings, a new household waste recycling centre, and a building demolition, among others. These proposals can be viewed and commented on through the Milton
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Plans to transform the Old Fire Station in Coventry, a site dating back to the early 1900s, into a bar and restaurant have been recommended for approval. The historic building, which was initially transformed into a bar 20 years ago, has undergone various transformations, including being an ice cream parlour.
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A historic A-listed building in Glasgow's southside is set to reopen after eight years of closure, thanks to a funding injection of over £300,000. The Langside Halls, which has been shut for repairs since 2017, has been promised £121,000 each by Pollokshields Area Partnership and Langside
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Plans to transform the Old Fire Station, a locally-listed historic site on Hales Street in Coventry, have taken a significant step forward. The Coventry City Council has recommended permission for the project, subject to certain conditions. The site, which has undergone several transformations since its initial opening as Escape in
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Plans to restore the 12th-century Music House, also known as Jurnet's House, in Norwich, have been unveiled. The project aims to create a national centre for the study of Jewish heritage and antisemitism, acknowledging the city's dark history of religious persecution. The centre will celebrate the
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Between October 6 and October 12, a total of 21 planning applications were submitted across Preston, showcasing a diverse range of projects, from home extensions and tree removals to commercial developments and mixed-use proposals. Various locations throughout the city are impacted by these applications, including residential areas, public buildings, and
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A planning application has been submitted for the conversion of the Grade II-listed building at 58 Frederick Street in the Sunniside area into three apartments aimed at "working professionals." The applicants, Lightfoot Property Developments Limited, seek permission for the change of use to residential and listed building consent
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Pounds House, a historic mansion villa in Plymouth's Central Park, is set to go under the hammer with a guide price of at least £500,000. The Grade II listed building and surrounding land are being auctioned by Clive Emson Auctioneers, offering a rare opportunity for a new
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Councillors in Monmouthshire have taken a stand against a decision to convert a historic library into a mosque, citing concerns over transparency and religious impartiality. The move has sparked controversy, with some hailing it as a vital step in promoting community cohesion, while others have accused the council of failing
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Lancashire County Council will showcase England's largest history festival, the Heritage Open Days, with over 20 historic libraries, landmarks, and museums across the county opening their doors for free events. From September 12 to 21, the public can explore Lancashire's past, enjoy tours, talks, and adventures,
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Councillors Louise Brown, Rachel Buckler, Simon Howarth, and local resident John Hardwick are preparing to launch a judicial review of Monmouthshire County Council's decision to lease a former library to the Monmouthshire Muslim Community Association for use as a mosque and community centre. The Christian Legal Centre is
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Approval has been granted by Ceredigion County Council's development management committee for listed building consent for works on the Grade-II-listed Ceredigion Museum in Aberystwyth. The project includes internal and external repairs, roof replacement, and refurbishment of external walls. Concerns were raised about the funding, design team experience, and
