Kenilworth planning roundup: Abbey Fields, new restaurant and Woodside Hotel
Here are the biggest local planning stories from the past week.
Abbey Fields Amended
Amended plans for the new leisure centre for Abbey Fields have been put forward by Warwick District Council (WDC).
The new designs include few visual changes to the previously approved application, but take into account the archaeological remains found in the park.
WDC announced earlier this year that it would be submitting the new plans for approval, with locals told at September's public meeting that a decision should be expected in the new year.
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New Restaurant's Application
An application for an alcohol licence for a planned new restaurant in the centre of Kenilworth has been submitted to the district council.
Loungers UK Ltd has put forward the application for the former Shakespeare's Hospice Shop as it looks to turn the vacant unit into a "café/bar/restaurant".
The nationwide chain - which already has over 200 branches - has already asked for planning permission from Warwick District Council (WDC) for works at the Abbey End site.
If approved, the licence application would allow alcohol to be served on site from 10am to midnight, seven days per week.
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'Unjustified' at Woodside
Kenilworth's MP says plans to build 55 houses at the Woodside Hotel should not be granted and has written to the district council to object.
Sir Jeremy Wright said the planning application for more homes - put forward by Vistry Partnerships West Midlands - has not been justified and that more houses are not needed in the town.
The Conservative MP also said he regretted the fact that prior approval to demolish the hotel has already been granted.
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Paths Plan
Plans to create new paths and resurface the existing walkways at Kenilworth Castle have been put forward to the district council.
English Heritage has applied for planning permission for the works which it says will benefit the 118,000 people who visit the castle each year - as well as local dog walkers.
The application to Warwick District Council said many of the existing paths are in poor condition and are not well signposted.
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