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

New Allotments

Detailed plans for more allotments in Kenilworth have been revealed by a local housebuilder.

Vistry Group has put forward plans for the facilities at its new housing estate off Glasshouse Lane.

The allotments will form part of the 620 homes which were given planning permission in 2022.

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Politicians' Housing Issues

Meriden and Solihull East's MP and a councillor have been vocal in their opposition to a proposed new housing development in Balsall Common.

The objections to developer Spitfire Homes' proposal to build 133 homes on land at Oakes Farm, were submitted as part of a consultation which ended this week.

Spitfire Homes said in its application: "Key benefits the proposal brings include delivery of a minimum of 50 per cent affordable dwellings; a mix of house types and sizes, catering for varied local housing needs; delivery of community benefits including new play areas and an orchard, alongside a variety of public open spaces; bespoke house types that blend into the existing character of Balsall Common through the use of high quality materials."

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Cold Store

Two cold stores can now be built outside a Kenilworth restaurant after planning permission was granted by Warwick District Council.

The local authority has approved the works for the former Turkish Kitchen on Warwick Road.

Plans state the two structures will be "insulated prefabricated cold storage units with metal external finish to match existing property" and will be built in the back garden.

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