HS2 has revealed designs for a major new cutting to be built to the north of Kenilworth.

The high speed rail developer has asked Warwick District Council to sign off on proposals for the 1.3km cutting from Dalehouse Lane to the B4115 in Stoneleigh.

Plans show the cutting will be crossed by the A46 via the new bridge which has already been signed off by the council.

The cutting will have a maximum depth of 14 metres and will run alongside Kenilworth Golf Club.

The application says the club was consulted on certain parts of the design.

Two noise barriers are also included in the scheme. One is 106 metres long and the other 176 metres. They are planned for either end of the cutting.

Outline plans for the cutting (image via planning application)

"The proposed earthworks and profile of the cutting have been carefully considered in the design process to minimise the visual prominence and impacts of the proposal," the application added.

If the designs are signed off, the cutting will pass as close as 50 metres to a residential property.

"The A46 Kenilworth Bypass Overbridge will cross the cutting in the central section," the application explained. 

"Here, the slopes will steepen to 1 vertical to 2 horizontal. 

"There will be a larger cut in this section to facilitate the working room required to construct the A46 Overbridge in situ within the cutting."

Plans also include vehicle and maintenance access strips.

The HS2 Act decrees the scheme will go ahead, with the council only able to comment on certain design elements.

See the application here.