A decision on whether to allow a controversial 34-home development in Barford is expected next week after the discussion was delayed last month.

Kendrick Homes was due to find out last month whether it could press ahead with its development on land south of Westham Lane, only for the decision to be put back by a month to check whether it complies with local environmental rules.

More than 100 objections - including from Barford, Sherbourne and Wasperton Joint Parish Council - have been submitted, with some saying the development will 'ruin' the village.

Warwick District Council officers have recommended the application be given the green light.

A council report to be discussed next week said: "The development is a full planning application for 34 dwellings that complements the surrounding area, and the layout demonstrates a high-quality scheme which is acceptable in overall terms including in respect of the integration of built development within the surrounding landscape.

"Technical Matters relating to highway safety and the mitigation of increased demand on the highway network have been satisfactorily addressed and these works are to be secured through contributions within the Section 106 Agreement.

"Infrastructure improvements are also to be secured through the Section 106 Agreement to mitigate the increased demand for local services."

The application will go before the council's planning committee on Tuesday 11 February.

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