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

5G Mast

A 20-metre high 5G mast could be built near Warwick Hospital after plans were signed off by the district council.

EE and Hutchison 3G had applied to build the new monopole on a verge along Guys Cross Park Road, to replace the existing telecoms set up on a "dilapidated" water tower.

While the pole, which has now been given prior approval by Warwick District Council, will be close to homes, the developers said a number of other locations had been considered but discounted.

Read the story here.

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Drive-Thru

A drive-thru coffee shop could be built on the outskirts of Warwick if plans are approved by Warwick District Council.

The proposal could see a cafe and an electric vehicle charging hub built next to the Marriott Hotel at the Longbridge roundabout.

An application, submitted by Dallas Holdings, says it presents a "new inward investment into the district" and will help meet the need for more EV charging along the M40.

Read more here.

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Business Park

Planning consent has been secured for a new employment scheme in Warwickshire which could attract 100 jobs to the area.

Warwickshire Property & Development Group (WPDG) has been granted planning consent on a 42,000 sq ft industrial scheme at Holywell Business Park which is part of the Kineton Road Industrial Estate in Southam.

Read more here.

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