Manchester's Britons Protection pub spared as tower plan withdrawn

A proposal to build a 26‑storey tower with 72 apartments next to the historic Britons Protection pub in Manchester has been withdrawn, preserving the Grade II‑listed building.

In Birmingham, planners have received a proposal to convert the upper floors of 72 High Street in Kings Heath into a four‑bedroom HMO, with a decision expected by early August.

Manchester City Council also received plans for a 100 % affordable housing scheme in Miles Platting, delivering up to 154 homes from Jigsaw Homes Group, aimed at meeting the city’s target of 10,000 affordable homes by 2032.

In North Yorkshire, a bid to list the Coore Arms pub in Scruton as a community asset was rejected, with officials finding insufficient evidence of significant community use.

Coventry’s new high‑rise apartments have sparked debate over the practicality of tiny balconies, highlighting tensions between building regulations, planning policy and developer cost considerations.

Leeds City Council granted an alcohol licence to Amorino Italian Café despite resident objections over potential noise and traffic.

Nottingham’s Clumber Street is set to lose a Footasylum store, while Chick‑fil‑A has applied to occupy the space, seeking council approval.

Crewe’s planning committee recommended approval for converting two commercial buildings into 108 town‑centre apartments, though concerns were raised about limited parking.

These stories illustrate a range of local planning decisions across England, affecting housing supply, heritage preservation and community amenities.