A Walk on the Wild Side
coventrysociety On 14th May 2025, twenty-seven intrepid Coventry Society member braved the wild conditions of the Charterhouse Heritage Park to see for themselves what is planned for the area. Guided by…
Planning and Design
Objections to Building on Celebration Woodland
The Coventry Society has objected to two proposals for self-build housing at Watery Lane, Keresley. The two sites are part of the Keresley Jubilee Wood, created in 2012 and protected…
New Coventry business park set to create 1,000 jobs
The Coventry Telegraph has reported that a business park set to create 1,000 jobs will be built on the outskirts of Coventry despite local concerns. Developers have gained the final…
Spon End Demolition Commences
Demolition of blocks in the former Spon End council estate has started. Housing association Citizen is working with The Hill Group to demolish Kerry House, Milestone House and Trafalgar House…
Back-land Development Refused
The Coventry Telegraph has reported that the City Council’s Planning Committee has refused planning permission for a back-land development in Hillfields. Developers wanted to knock down a gym and house…
Plans Submitted for Spon End Redevelopment
Citizen Housing have submitted a planning application to redevelop the Spon End estate. The Spon End estate was a 1960’s former council estate which is now under the control of…
Flats for 50 homeless families approved in Tile Hill
The BBC has reported that flats for 50 homeless families in a supported temporary housing block have been approved, despite opposition from residents. The three-storey block on Faseman Avenue, Tile…
HMO Planning Policy
Coventry City Council looks set to adopt a planning policy which will manage the construction or conversion of homes into Houses of Multiple Occupation (HMO). A report will go to…
New Hospital in Walsgrave
BBC Coventry and Warwickshire has reported that a new hospital has been approved in the Walsgrave Triangle. Ellie Brown, the Local Democracy reporter writes…. Plans to convert empty offices into…
New Food Waste Collections
Coventry is set to introduce food waste collections within the next year. At present Coventry Council provides a bi-weekly food waste collection and recycling service for those who pay for…