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Developer wants to cut down trees at new Kenilworth estate

Local News by James Smith 3rd Feb 2026  
The trees are at the entrance of Kenilworth Gate (image supplied)
The trees are at the entrance of Kenilworth Gate (image supplied)
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A Kenilworth developer has asked for permission to cut down a number of dead trees at a new housing estate.

Persimmon Homes has asked for permission for the works at Kenilworth Gate on Leamington Road.

Plans submitted to Warwick District Council include a report completed by Wharton Natural Infrastructure Consultants Ltd.

It assessed the health of 18 trees around the estate entrance, 11 of which said they needed to be felled.

Persimmon said the works were necessary as it has a duty of care to deal with trees "which you could reasonably foresee would be likely to cause injury or harm to visitors or neighbours and ensure they will be reasonably safe when using its premises for its intended purposes".

See the application here.

     

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Damiencwall

Initial Planning permission should have covered all foliage removal required for the planned development. ... retrospective application for tree removal would indicate planning approval was flawed and needs to be reviewed.

Desamu

'the works were necessary as it has a duty of care' - Persimmon, you should use your resources to build that pavement on the RH side of the road, instead of this, ref 'duty of care'

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