Here are the biggest planning stories from the last week in and around Leamington.

Housing Upset

Sixty objections have already been submitted to scaled-back plans for 125 new homes in Radford Semele.

Taylor Wimpey put forward the application for new homes and public open space to the south of Southam Road at the end of last year following a public consultation.

Feedback from locals saw the scale of the plans reduced from the initial 140 planned.

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Earth-Covered Home

Council planners have given the green light for an "earth-covered" home in Eathorpe.

Fine-Eco-Homes has been given planning permission for the structure at Fosse Way.

Plans show the home would have three bedrooms and will be submerged into the ground and covered with earth.

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Pub Flats Pushed Forward

An appeal has been launched against the decision to refuse planning permission for a block of flats next to a popular Leamington Spa pub.

Strong opposition was shown from residents and local councillors to the scheme from Punch Partnerships Ltd for The Fusilier.

Warwick District Council refused the application for the Sydenham Drive inn last year.

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