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

HS2 Bridge

HS2 has revealed plans for a bridge which will carry the A46 over the new railway line near Kenilworth.

The high speed rail developer says the dual carriageway would be closed for just 10 days to install the structure, which will mostly be built before being slid into place.

Plans submitted to Warwick District Council show the A46 Kenilworth Bypass Overbridge will be around 50 metres long and 40 metres wide, and will be big enough for an extra lane in each direction, should this ever be needed in the future.

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5G Mast

Fresh plans to install a 5G mast in Kenilworth have been thrown out by Warwick District Council (WDC).

District planners have refused Cornerstone's application to relocate its existing mast from Kenilworth Wardens sports club to Leamington Road, saying it would "cause unacceptable harm" to the appearance of the local area.

The telecommunications company said the 25-metre high mast could no longer be accommodated at the Glasshouse Lane club, but is needed to maintain the local network.

The application said multiple locations were considered before selecting the verge close to the Thickthorn Roundabout.

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Demolition Drama

Permission has been granted to demolish a "quirky" Kenilworth house, which is currently up for sale.

Number 151 Warwick Road has been subject to multiple planning applications, with this latest scheme including approval to flatten the site to make way for two new houses.

Town councillors last year said they had no reason to object to the latest plan, which has now been given the green light by Warwick District Council.

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