News & Insight
Birmingham City Council - New Local Plan Consultation
A report to Birmingham City Council's Cabinet for 14 October 2025 confirms that BCC intends to undertake a Focussed Preferred Options Consultation on the new Local Plan.
Emerging 506 bed Purpose Built Student Accommodation Scheme
Williams Gallagher is preparing to submit a full planning application for the development of a 506 bed purpose built student accommodation scheme at 120 Suffolk Street, Birmingham.
MHCLG PPG Updates on Surface Water Flooding
The Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government (MHCLG) has updated the Planning Practice Guidance (PPG) on flood risk, most notably regarding surface water flood risk.
Land South of Norwich Road, Dereham
On behalf of Maltings Grove Developments, Williams Gallagher has submitted an outline planning application for the development of a 77 bed care home and 72 homes on brownfield land to the south of Norwich Road in Dereham.
Planning Reform for High Streets: An Opportunity for Hospitality?
Government announces planning and licensing overhaul to unlock high street hospitality potential.
Planning permission granted for 40 storey landmark tower
Williams Gallagher has secured planning permission (subject to Section 106) for Ryland Estates Limited on Bristol Street in Birmingham.
Major transformation for Highcross entrances
Williams Gallagher has secured planning permission to transform the shopping centre’s main entrances of East Gates, High Street, Church Gate, and New Bond Street, all of which are located within a conservation area.
Williams Gallagher is hiring!
Williams Gallagher is seeking to recruit enthusiastic and motivated planners to join our team in Birmingham City Centre. We welcome applicants of all experience levels, although we would be particularly interested in talking to graduates and recently qualified planners who can support our directors across a varied range of projects.
Planning Reform Afoot?
Williams Gallagher has produced a briefing note outlining the key aspects of the recently launched Labour government consultation seeking views on its proposed approach to revising the NPPF, alongside a series of wider national planning policy reforms.
Application Approved - Icknield Street, Birmingham
Williams Gallagher, working in association with Venturi Architects on behalf of Golden Bricks Estate Ltd, has secured planning permission for 83 apartments in Hockley, Birmingham.
Williams Gallagher Appointed by The Glee Club
Williams Gallagher has been appointed as town planning advisors to The Glee Club, a much-loved live comedy, music and special events venue with sites in Birmingham, Cardiff, Glasgow and Oxford.
BSF Project Complete – Lumiere, Clapham Junction
Williams Gallagher recently secured planning permission and listed building consent for a fire remediation and facade enhancement BSF project at the Lumiere Building, a notable Grade II * listed property in Clapham Junction.
Approval for Ambitious Council-Led Repurposing Project
Williams Gallagher has secured planning permission and lawful development certificates to facilitate the conversion of the currently under-utilised first floor of the Pentagon Shopping Centre in Chatham Town Centre.
Merry Hill Goes from Strength to Strength
Williams Gallagher continues to play an intergral role in shaping the future of Merry Hill including securing planning permission for the introduction of a new leisure quarter.
New Life for Former Co-op Store
Williams Gallagher has been appointed by West Midlands developer Goold Estates to advise on its recent acquisition of the former Coop store in Stourport.
Approval for The Hundred
We have secured planning permission for the proposed redevelopment of 100 Broad Street, an under-utilised brownfield site in the heart of the vibrant neighbourhood of Birmingham City Centre’s Westside.
Williams Gallagher to Advise on Leicester Highcross
We have been appointed as town planning advisors to the owners of Highcross Shopping Centre. We will be working alongside our long term partner on this scheme, Ellandi - the UK’s leading delivery partner for investing in, transforming and managing retail and town centre space.
Approval of Denmark Lane
Williams Gallagher has been working on behalf of Inside Land to secure planning permission for a development of 47 affordable homes at Denmark Lane in Diss, South Norfolk. On 30th August South Norfolk District Council's planning committee resolved unanimously to approve the development.