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

'Secretive' Office Talks

Warwickshire County Council has defended its secrecy around plans for its costly disused office block in Warwick as avoiding "unnecessary concern or speculation".

The county council's vacated Barrack Street office block is costing more than £265,000 per year in business rates, heating, electricity and staff costs related to preventing further deterioration.

Part of the headache is that the multi-storey car park that sits underneath it is used by staff, councillors and some visitors to Shire Hall.

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Globe Goes for Change

A planning application for major refurbishment works at a Warwick pub has been submitted to Warwick District Council.

The Globe on Theatre Street closed earlier this year for the major makeover, and is due to reopen in June.

And now an application for various works at the grade II listed building has been submitted by hospitality firm Brunning and Price.

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Gym Saga Continues

A Warwick gym which claimed it was "misadvised" when it opened without planning permission has been handed a boost by council planners.

Foundry Gym at Lock Lane has been granted permission to turn a nearby builders merchant's yard into a car park.

Warwick District Council has granted temporary permission for the change of use until April 2028.

Read more here.

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