Warwick planning roundup: New supermarket, paddling pools and industrial works

By James Smith 10th May 2025

Here are the biggest planning stories from the last week in Warwick (image by Geoff Ousbey)
Here are the biggest planning stories from the last week in Warwick (image by Geoff Ousbey)

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

New Supermarket?

Supermarket giant Lidl has been given a boost in its plans to open a new supermarket between Warwick and Leamington Spa.

The discount retailer had submitted a scheme to Warwick District Council which would see Europa House on Heathcote Lane demolished to make way for the new store.

Plans show the warehouse building on the 2.12 acre site would make way for the new supermarket and 125-vehicle car park.

Read the full story here.

Industrial Works Halted

Plans to turn an industrial building in Warwick into ten new homes have been halted by council planners.

Allworks Properties Ltd had applied for 'prior approval' for the development which would have seen the building on Cape Road Industrial Estate repurposed.

The application sought permission to turn the railway-side unit into eight, one-bedroom apartments and two, two bedroom apartments, split over two floors.

Read the full story here.

Paddling Pool Progress

New photographs have shown the progress on Warwick's new paddling pool.

Warwick District Council (WDC) is working to renovate the facility at St Nicholas Park.

Works began in February and are due to finish in "early summer".

Read more here.

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