Three air-conditioning units at 41-43 Regent Grove, Royal Leamington Spa

“41-43 Regent Grove, Royal Leamington Spa, CV32 4AP Installation of 3no. external air-conditioning units to rear elevation of property. FOR Handles Property ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------”

“All retail units to Class (A1) retail except for a Class (A3) restaurant in Regent Grove - Granted W/06/1777 - Alterations, extensions and new building works to provide 9 additional flats, offices, retail space (A1/A2/A5) with new vehicular access and car parking following demolition (in part) of existing buildings – Granted W/14/0942 - Change of use to include A3, installation of extract duct to rear of property and a condenser unit to allow the premises to operate as a…”

“With this in mind and considering the character of this rear service yard and presence of other plant equipment within the immediate vicinity, the proposed development is not considered to result in harm to the character and appearance of the Conservation Area. The proposed development is therefore considered to be in accordance with the aforementioned policies.”

“Royal Leamington Spa Town Council - No objection.”

“WDC Environmental Health - No objection, subject to conditions.”

“Public Response - 28 objections, from 14 objectors, raising concerns in relation to the following grounds: • Loss of amenity as a result of the potential noise impacts, vibrations, localised heat effects, odour and air quality concerns and potential need to keep windows closed • Lack of acoustic assessment and queries in relation to how the submitted noise assessment is a based on predicted modelling not measured performance…”

“Exacerbating existing noise pollution experienced within the rear courtyard of the premises • Harm to the character and appearance of the area • Overdevelopment and potentially setting a precedent • Consideration of other locations • No commitment to post-installation noise monitoring, verification and vibration monitoring. • Property damage risks.”

“Following consideration of the report and presentation, it was proposed by Councillor Tangri and seconded by Councillor R Dickson that the application should be granted.”

“Resolved W/26/0181 be granted, subject to the following conditions:”

“(2) the development hereby permitted shall be carried out strictly in accordance with the details shown on the site location plan and approved drawing(s) "BLOCK PLAN", 591-02 and 591-03, and specification contained therein, submitted on 06/02/2026, and the specification details contained within the "Mitsubishi AC Technical Brochure", submitted on 06/03/2026.”