Leamington Spa planning news
Leamington Spa planning news, newest first: applications, appeals and committee decisions, each story linked back to the council file.
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Warwick Hospital Day Case Unit Approved, Open Until 8pm
Warwick Hospital's medical day case unit will move into a new 12-bay building, open weekdays until 8pm, after planning permission was granted on 19 October.
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Planning
Squab Hall Farm Padel Courts Approved Against Advice
Councillors approved three indoor padel courts at Squab Hall Farm, off Harbury Lane, against officers' advice. Kenilworth's Thickthorn units were deferred.
Planning
Warwick Council Lost Half Its Planning Appeals This Year
Inspectors overturned 14 of 28 Warwick District Council refusals since April. Its major-appeal rate is at the 10% special measures line, its own report says.
Planning
Warwick Lidl Approved, With 160 Bishops Tachbrook Homes
Councillors approved the Heathcote Lane Lidl and 160 homes off Oakley Wood Road on 13 October, and overruled officers on a listed Brunswick Street house.
Business
Meadery Approved for Leamington Railway Arches: 40 Seats
Warwick District Council has approved a meadery, tasting room and shop in Railway Arch 16 off Neilston Street. Doors shut at 10.30pm, outdoor seats end at 9pm.
Planning
Warwick Lidl and 160 Bishops Tachbrook Homes: Both Approved
Councillors approved the Heathcote Lane Lidl and 160 homes on Oakley Wood Road, Bishops Tachbrook, on 13 October. The officer reports, conditions and S106 sums.
Planning
Leamington Care Home Could Become SEN School for 35 Pupils
A former care home at 26 Warwick New Road could become a school for up to 35 children aged 5 to 11 with autism, ADHD and similar needs. Comments close 16 Oct.
Planning
Leamington Listed Windows: Vacuum Glazing Ruling Deferred
Councillors deferred a recommended refusal of vacuum double glazing at a Grade II Leamington villa, asking for evidence on past appeals and the new NPPF.
Planning
Warwick Lidl Vote Pulled: Tesco Points to Leamington Site
Lidl's Heathcote Lane store was pulled from committee over the sequential test. Tesco says Leamington's Covent Garden car park was discounted too fast.
Planning
Southbound Leamington Granted: Midnight Close, 6 Conditions
Southbound, the bar in Leamington's railway arches, has permission. Customers out by midnight, outdoor seating shut at 10.30pm, noise work required first.
Kenilworth
Kenilworth HS2 Noise: Major Impact Now at Dalehouse Lane
HS2's own report now rates Dalehouse Lane noise as major, day and night, where the Environmental Statement said moderate. The council rules by 20 October.
Kenilworth
Kenilworth 550 Homes: Consultation Closed, Nothing Filed Yet
Catesby's consultation on 550 Green Belt homes at Kenilworth closed on 20 September. No outline application was on the council's register as at 24 September.
Planning
Emscote Old Wharf flats appeal dismissed: offices must stay
A planning inspector has dismissed Faxton Ltd's appeal to turn four unsold canalside offices at Emscote Old Wharf, Warwick, into flats. Marketed since 2022, no offers, still refused. Here is why.
Leamington Spa Station
Leamington station doors: strict rules on oak replicas
Warwick councillors approved replica oak doors at Leamington station on 11 August, after four originals were scrapped without consent. The conditions added.