The speed limit could be changed outside a new Kenilworth housing estate if plans are signed off by Warwickshire County Council.

Residents can have their say on the changes which could see Crewe Lane reduced to 30mph down from the existing national speed limit.

The scheme would also see a 'prohibition of motor vehicles' section created outside Kenilworth Golf Club's entrance. This would mean Crewe Lane would stop being a 'through road'.

The council's website explained: "As part of a planning application a request to introduce a 30mph along parts of Crewe Lane between its junctions with Glasshouse Lane and just past Lanceilotte Avenue has been received. 

"Also, a further request for a short length of prohibition of motor vehicles, near a Golfing Club House, has been received."

The prohibition order proposed for Crewe Lane (image via Warwickshire County Council)

Work on the housing estate off Crewe Lane is well underway.

A new spine road will eventually be built through the estate, which runs behind the new Kenilworth School.

The prohibition order is being sought to make Crewe Lane "restricted access, preventing through traffic and promoting walking and cycling".

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The local authority added: "The road is not considered suitable for the future levels of two-way traffic that could be generated by the development."

The spine road is expected to be completed in 2026. Changes to Crewe Lane's layout would come after that.

Locals have until January 8 to respond to the consultation.

See more on the Warwickshire County Council website here.

Crewe Lane could become 30mph from Glasshouse Lane (image via Warwickshire County Council)