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

New HMO?

A new house in multiple occupation (HMO) could be created in Warwick, if plans are signed off by the district council.

Blacker Adams Property Group Ltd has applied for planning permission to convert an existing four-bed home on Coventry Road into a five-bed HMO.

Plans submitted to Warwick District Council show the rooms would be split across three floors, with a communal kitchen lounge area on the ground floor alongside the first ensuite bedroom.

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Drive Thru Decision

Controversial plans to build a new drive thru coffee shop on the edge of Warwick look set to be approved despite a string of objections.

Planners have recommended the scheme for the Marriott Hotel be given the green light at next week's Warwick District Council planning committee meeting.

If approved, Dallas Holdings' application will see a timber-clad coffee shop built with outside seating, a drive-thru kiosk, 12 parking spaces and a further eight charging bays.

Read the full story here.

Retirement Village

Locals are being asked to share their views on plans to build a major new retirement community to the south of Warwick and Leamington.

McCarthy Stone is preparing to submit a planning application to turn the vacant site off Habury Lane and Vickers Way into 47 one and two-bed apartments.

The company has launched an online consultation for the plans, before it submits the designs for approval.

Read more here.

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