National Planning Policy Framework Consultation
coventrysociety The Coventry Society recently published an article about what is happening to Planning. To say that it’s in a mess, might be putting it too mildly. You might recall that…
Planning and Design
Piles Coppice Destruction Commences
The Coventry Observer has reported that the feared destruction of Piles Coppice has now commenced. The news report states….. Residents and opposition groups have condemned the felling of ‘irreplaceable’ trees…
Extra Delay and Costs for City Centre South
Construction News has reported that the City Centre South scheme has not only seen further delays but the Council is now contributing an extra £33 million, to what it acknowledges…
What’s happening to Planning?
CovSoc member, Tim Brown, updates us on what has been happening to planning! Government proposals in 2020 The Conservative Government issued a White Paper in August 2020 on ‘Planning for…
CovSoc Response to draft Householder Design Guide SPD
In December 2022, the City Council consulted the public on a draft Householder Design Guide Supplementary Planning Document. Below is the Coventry Society’s response: We welcome this draft householder design…
Coventry to get a Solar Farm!
The City Council is set to start early-stage consultation over plans for a solar farm in the north of the city. The proposed solar farm would deliver clean, green electricity…
Delia Comes Alive
A couple of CovSoc committee members were fortunate to be given a preview tour of the amazing Delia Derbyshire Building in Cox Street. The Delia Derbyshire building is set to…
Earlsdon to become Coventry’s first “Liveable Neighbourhood”
Coventry City Council has reported on its website that residents living in Earlsdon are set to be asked their views on plans for Coventry’s first liveable neighbourhood which aims to…
CovSoc Comments on the Revised City Centre South Scheme
Shearer Property Regeneration Ltd. has submitted a revised scheme for the redevelopment of the southern part of the City Centre. The Coventry Society objected to the previous scheme, which was…
New University Open Space
A new public open space is to be created on the site of the former Alan Berry Building opposite Coventry Cathedral. With the development of a new Coventry University building…