Here are the biggest planning stories from the last week in and around Warwick.

Town Council's Objections

The town council has objected to detailed plans to build 180 homes in Warwick.

Outline permission was granted in August 2019 for the Gallows Hill development near Warwick Technology Park.

But Warwick Town Council's planning committee has objected to the scheme saying that the gardens for the affordable housing units are "too small".

Read more here.

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Broadband Boost

Residents in Warwick and Leamington could soon receive faster broadband after plans to build a full fibre (gigabit) station were approved.

The scheme, put forward by telecommunications company CityFibre, will see a small fibre exchange built on the land off Hayward Road, next to IBM's car park.

An application submitted to the district council said: "Central government are keen on ensuring that access to full fibre internet is sped up, and that Councils have their part to play in delivering the necessary infrastructure."

Read the story here.

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Petrol Station Plans

£77,000 will be spent on roadworks needed in the construction of a new petrol station at Gaydon Service Station.

Planning permission was granted by Stratford District Council in September 2021 to knock down an existing petrol station and replace it with a new forecourt, canopy and car park.

And following a decision by Warwickshire County Council yesterday (September 28), minor road works that are needed for the scheme have been approved.

Read the full story here.

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150 'Unnecessary' Homes

A parish council has said it is resigned to 150 "unnecessary" houses being built and has promised to do what it can to minimise disruption to the development.

House builder AC Lloyd has submitted detailed plans to Warwick District Council for the estate off Harbury Lane which forms phase three of the Oakley Grove scheme.

But Bishop's Tachbrook Parish Council has maintained its position that "the development is inappropriate and will place unnecessary strain on local infrastructure, exacerbating traffic issues and reducing amenity to existing residents". 

Read more here.

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