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

Lidl Moving Forward

Councillors are next week set to decide on whether to grant planning permission for a new Lidl supermarket.

Warwick District Council has already given the green light for Europa House on Heathcote Lane to be demolished to make way for the new shop.

But detailed designs for the food store will go before the planning committee on Wednesday 16 September.

Read the full story here.

Flats Forced

Plans for 46 new retirement flats in Heathcote have been forced through, following a public inquiry.

McCarthy and Stone Retirement Lifestyles Ltd last year saw an application for the three-storey building at Harbury Lane refused by Warwick District Council.

The scheme received multiple objections from residents, local councillors and Bishops Tachbrook Parish Council.

McCarthy and Stone then submitted an appeal to the planning inspectorate, to have the decision overturned.

Read the full story here.

Charging Boost

A number of electric vehicle chargers are set to be installed at a local pub.

Warwick District Council has approved Raw Charging's application for The Royal Horse on Poseidon Way.

Plans show three chargers will be installed, providing six charging bays.

The works would see the chargers built over eight spaces - meaning two are lost.

Read more here.

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