HERE is a round-up of the most important planning stories from around Worcester this week.

Worcester family could face eviction after home allowed to be converted into HMO for student accommodation

A family could be evicted from a home in St John's after the council allowed it to be converted into a four-bed HMO to be used for student accommodation.

Congestion concerns on one of Worcester's busiest roads as plan for 74-bed care home put forward

A plan for a 74-bed care home is one of several proposed plans in Droitwich Road in Worcester. Local councillor Mel Allcott said congestion was already an issue and would get worse if more developments are allowed.

Councillor Alan Amos calls for investigation into "biased" and "not fit for purpose" Worcester planning department

Councillor Amos had some very strong words for the city council's "biased" planning department and has called for an investigation into how it is run.

Mayor's silence over major concerns about environmental risks at Worcester Muslim Cemetery

Worcester's mayor Allah Ditta has said he cannot speak about expansion plans at the city's cemetery.

Villager says building affordable homes would 'only bring trouble' to peaceful Upton Snodsbury

A resident in Upton Snodsbury said it was a "proven fact" that building affordable housing in quiet villages only ever brings trouble.

Developer says council U-turn is a "victory for common sense" in Worcester after threatening expensive appeal

The controversial plan to knock down a large home and replace it with flats and bungalows was approved by Worcester City Council after its planning committee initially rejected it. Developer Lockley said it was a victory for common sense.

Green light to convert Shakeey Shake and Play in Worcester into housing advice centre

A former children's indoor play area, which closed suddenly, will become a city council housing advice centre moving away from the Hive.