Planning permission19 hrs agoCouncil drone used to spot planning breachesThe North Kesteven drone will also be used to investigate fly-tipping and enforce smoke-free zones.19 hrs ago2 days agoBattle over development ramps up with new injunctionWaverley Borough Council went to the High Court over the Alford site after other measures were ignored.2 days ago2 days agoTakeaway to be turned into addiction recovery hubNorthumberland County Council approves the plans despite objections over the location.2 days ago2 days agoPlans to convert former hotel into bedsit approvedThe former Seaview Hotel in Douglas is set to be converted into 24 bedsits, with shared communal areas.2 days ago3 days agoCity centre alleyway could be shut to tackle crimeThe passage that links Ivegate and New Market Place has become infamous as an alleged crime hotspot.3 days ago4 days agoTemporary parking plan at Summerland site rejectedPlanners reject proposals to use the site of the Summerland fire disaster for temporary parking.4 days ago4 days agoPub-goers unable to sit outside due to council errorA historic Canterbury square is currently without tables or chairs after a planning mistake.4 days ago4 days agoPrison reformer's house could become SEND schoolHoward's House is a Grade II* listed property once owned by famous campaigner John Howard.4 days ago4 days agoEnergy park weather mast sparks fresh Dark Sky fearsA community council opposes the bid in Galloway on the site of a wider energy park proposal.4 days ago...