PLANS to build 250 homes near Berkswell Windmill have been given the go ahead by Solihull planning chiefs tonight. Jeanette McGarry, custodian of Berkswell Windmill, said: “A Friday night planning committee is highly unusual and seems to be a deliberate ploy to avoid public comment and democracy. “The Friends of the Berkswell Windmill will attend. “We are just asking for green space on the corner of Windmill Lane and Hob Lane.” Documents released ahead of the meeting state Council officers are recommending the matters are approved subject to conditions.