Here are the biggest local planning stories from the past week.

Major Housing Bid

Local residents are being given the chance to have their say on plans for 130 new homes at the former sixth form site on Rouncil Lane.

Homes England has launched a public consultation on the scheme and is set to host an information event at Kenilworth Sporting Ground on October 1.

The former Kenilworth School site has sat empty since the school moved to Glasshouse Lane in 2023.

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Petanque Plans

Council planners have given the green light for a new "multipurpose all-weather facility" at Burton Green Village Hall.

Warwick District Council has granted planning permission for a range of works at the Red Lane facility.

The scheme was put forward following a public consultation, which asked locals whether they wanted a pétanque facility as well as a multi-purpose outdoor space.

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Dogs Trust

Council planners have given the green light to major renovations at Kenilworth Dogs Trust.

Warwick District Council has signed off on planning permission for one of the older buildings at the Honiley Road site to be demolished and replaced with a smaller, more modern 'training barn'.

The application - which was approved in September - states the Avon Block was constructed in 2004, and currently the centre has far more kennels than it needs.

The new building will include two new training areas, as well as storage and a kitchen.

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