BenIreland published Flats compared to homes in ISIS stronghold given planning...

Plans for 14 flats at a former care home in suburban Gedling were given planning permission – despite their size being compared to emergency housing in Islamic State de-facto capital Raqqa. Councillors on Gedling Borough Council's planning committee voted 10 to five in favour of the proposed apartments in Waverley Avenue. Angry residents, who shouted "see you in court" at the end of the meeting, vowed to take the matter to the planning ombudsman and, if needed, to judicial...