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

Showroom Saga

A planning inspector has given the green light for controversial plans to turn a former Warwick car showroom into shops, after the application was originally refused by councillors.

Warwick District Council’s (WDC) planning committee threw out the application from Warwickshire Partnership, at the third attempt earlier this year.

The application was refused due to a perceived lack of parking and the impact this would have on the neighbouring roads.

Read the full story here.

Hotel Reopens

A historic Warwick hotel has reopened after receiving over a million pound investment.

The Warwick Arms Hotel, located in the heart of Warwick, officially reopened today (14 November) after undergoing a significant refurbishment project.

Following its acquisition by the award-winning Coaching Inn Group in July 2025, the group invested over £1 million to transform the historic property.

Read the full story here.

Care Home Blocked

A planning inspector has dismissed an appeal to try and force through plans for a 75-bed care home in Hatton.

Belmont Healthcare submitted the appeal after last year being refused planning permission for the development on Birmingham Road.

Planning officers at Warwick District Council had suggested the scheme should go ahead but councillors refused the application.

This decision has now been upheld by the planning inspectorate.

Read more here.

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