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

Costa

Updated plans have been put forward for a controversial new drive-thru Costa next to Warwick Cemetery.

Plans for the coffee shop along Birmingham Road have been met with over 100 objections from locals who have labelled the scheme "incongruous," "unnecessary" and in a "most unsuitable location".

Some have said the site will invade their privacy, while others have said the town does not need any more coffee shops.

Read the full story here.

Showroom's Second Life

The decision on whether or not a former Warwick car showroom will be turned into two new shops is approved, have been delayed once more.

In the planning meeting held on Tuesday, 20 May, Warwick District Council's planning committee was set to discuss the application for the former Kia Showroom on Stratford Road.

However, plans for the agenda were pulled for a second time "in order to enable the applicant to clarify certain aspects of their proposals." 

Read the full story here.

Hatton Homes Refused

Plans for two new homes on the edge of Hatton have been thrown out by council planners who said the development was "inappropriate" use of the green belt.

Westwood Grange Homes Ltd has seen its application for the two detached homes off Shaws Lane refused, following multiple objections.

As well as eight locals, ecology and tree officers, Shrewley Parish Council also wrote against the scheme.

Read more here.

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