Kenilworth planning roundup: 83 homes appeal, new crossing and coach house conversion

By James Smith 24th Jun 2023

Here are the biggest planning stories from the last week in Kenilworth
Here are the biggest planning stories from the last week in Kenilworth

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

Council to Battle Appeal

Controversial plans to build 83 homes near Warwickshire Police's headquarters in Leek Wootton have been condemned by councillors – but the decision is out of their hands.

Warwick District Council's (WDC) planning committee this week spent more than an hour-and-a-half discussing the proposals, which included speeches from objectors and parish and district councillors. 

The authority received 199 objections while running through responses from the public and key stakeholders.

Read more here

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Dropped Kerbs

Two new dropped curbs have been installed on a residential street in Kenilworth, to make crossing the road safer.

The works - carried out by Warwickshire County Council's minor works team - have taken place at the junction between Rounds Hill and Oaks Road.

Read the full story here.

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Coach House Conversion

Plans to convert an old coach house annexed from a country home into its own dwelling in Solihull have been approved.

The building, formerly a coach house for the neighbouring Yew Tree House on Baulk lane, Berkswell, would have its own drive and entrance.

The new entrance on Baulk Lane had some locals concerned it would damage the scenic countryside along the road.

Read the full story here.

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