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

Multi-million-pound renovation

A multi-million-pound renovation is set to transform an historic coaching inn in Leamington town centre.

It comes after the hospitality group, Heartwood Collection, acquired its first pub with rooms in Warwickshire, with the takeover of The Angel Hotel in Leamington.

The group will roll out the multi-million-pound renovation at the historic coaching inn before reopening in summer 2027 and officially joining Heartwood's portfolio of 36 sites across the UK.

Read the full story here.

Advertising removed

One of the large advertising hoardings at Leamington's Grade II listed railway station has been removed.

The removal of the advertising is part of multiple improvement efforts to maintain and restore the station's historic features.

Other efforts have included restoring the station's distinct classic doors and signs.

Read the full story here.

Stoneleigh bridge closes at A46 junction

Motorists are being warned of disruption this weekend as part of an A46 junction is set to close.

The Stoneleigh Road bridge over the dual carriageway will close from 9pm on Friday (October 20) until 6am on Monday 2 November.

The closure is part of the ongoing works around the Stoneleigh Junction 'bridge to nowhere'.

Read more here.

Children's home

A property in Leamington has been given the green light to be used as a children's home.

According to the plans, the home on Leighton Close would be used as a space to support the children by building their confidence, regulating their behaviour and emotions, helping them to develop life skills, and preparing them for life when they leave the home.

The plans highlight: "This type of support has been found to be most effective in helping these children to have normal lives and not experience problems in later life."

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