Brandon Stadium Saved?
coventrysociety A Planning Inspector’s decision to refuse planning permission for a housing development on the site of Brandon Stadium demonstrates the importance of local plans in protecting community facilities. The stadium…
Planning and Design
Solar Farm set for Approval
The City Council proposal for a new solar farm in the north of the city is scheduled to be considered by Planning Committee next month and is recommended for approval.…
Changes to the Planning System
In mid-December, the government made a series of announcements that affect the planning system. The most significant of these is an updated National Planning Policy Framework (NPPF) which takes immediate…
Car Parking at the War Memorial Park
The Friends of Coventry’s War Memorial Park have objected to the ‘counterproductive’ plans to increase car parking charges at the city’s premier green space. At present people staying for less…
Children’s Home Planned for former Waterworks House
The City Council has granted planning permission for the conversion of Waterworks House in Doe Bank Lane, Spon End, into a Children’s Care Home. Waterworks House was built over 170…
The Sherbourne Valley Project
For our January 2024 meeting we have a presentation about the Sherbourne Valley Project. The meeting is open to the public and we hope that you will join us. The…
City Centre South Moves Forward
The Reserved Matters planning application for the first phase of City Centre South has been submitted and is awaiting Council approval. Development partners, The Hill Group and Shearer Property Group…
Coventry’s First Modular Homes
Citizen Housing has completed its first group of modular homes in Coventry. They were built by a local company based in Stoneleigh. The housing association worked with Coventry City Council…
Earlsdon Liveable Neighbourhood
Coventry is set to designate its first “Liveable Neighbourhood” in Earlsdon. Following a year of consultation, the plans are to be considered by the Council on 8th January. What is…
New Cathedral Celebrates 65 Years of Services
CovSoc member and Chair of the Friends of Coventry Cathedral, Martin Willims, has invited CovSoc members to a special event at the Cathedral, celebrating 65 years since the first Service…