In Pune, industrialists are protesting against the conversion of industrial properties to residential use, claiming it disrupts both industry and residents. The Pimpri Chinchwad Chamber of Industries argues that such conversions, which have occurred since 2007, violate existing norms and hinder investment in the area. Meanwhile, in Tasmania, the CEO of Tipalea Partners has expressed disappointment over the rejection of the Stony Rise Village shopping center, arguing it would fulfill a community need for additional supermarket options and calling for a more responsive planning system. In Liverpool, developer CERT Property plans to proceed with converting an office building to residential apartments despite previous refusals, leveraging recent changes in planning laws. Lastly, in Strandhill, a developer is appealing a council decision that denied planning permission for 99 new homes, claiming it could address local housing shortages. The ongoing tensions highlight the complexities surrounding urban development and planning decisions across various regions.