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

1,100 new homes between Leamington and Kenilworth

A housing developer is asking for local feedback on plans for 1,100 new homes between Leamington Spa and Kenilworth.

Taylor Wimpey has launched a consultation on early-stage proposals for the land to the west of Kenilworth Road.

The site is shortlisted for inclusion in the new South Warwickshire Local Plan, and is referred to as plot 'SG06' in the major planning document.

Taylor Wimpey is preparing outline plans for approximately 1,100 "high-quality" homes.

Read the full story here.

New signage for Mexican eatery

Plans to update the shop sign at a Mexican eatery on Bedford Street in Leamington have been approved.

Permission has been granted to change the current signage at Sombrero Mexican Food, a Grade II listed building within the town's conservation area.

The plans regard a new painted timber fascia with individually illuminated letters, along with a traditional projecting hanging sign.

The design avoids large illuminated panels or digital displays, instead using low-intensity lighting to maintain the building's historic character.

Read more here.

Two-way temporary traffic lights near Offchurch

HS2 has announced two-way temporary traffic lights will be in place on a busy road near Offchurch this month (May).

The works will take place on B4455 Fosse Way Cycle Bridge from Tuesday 26 May to Friday 29 May 2026, with temporary traffic lights in place between 9.30am to 3.30pm.

This is to allow for drainage and safety inspections across the bridge deck and surfacing.

Motorists are being advised to plan ahead of their journey and expect minor delays while the works are in place.

Find out more here.

Leamington paddling pool closure

Warwick District Council has this week received confirmation that a Leamington park paddling pool will be closed for the Spring Bank Holiday.

The pool at Victoria Park in Leamington, will remain closed pending completion of the defect repair programme.

This also applies to the pool located at Warwick's St Nicholas' Park.

The council admitted the repairs to each pool have taken longer than expected sharing 'it is critical that the repairs will not only fix the problems but will ensure the paddling pools remain durable for their intended lifespan.'

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