8-bed house in multiple occupation at 2 Wych Elm Drive, Royal Leamington Spa
Summary of planning committee decision
Decided by Warwick Planning Committee on 10 Feb 2026.
What was proposed
The application sought to convert a six-bedroom HMO into an eight-bedroom HMO by turning the garages into two additional bedrooms.
“2 Wych Elm Drive, Leamington Spa, CV31 3QR Change of use from 6-bed House in Multiple Occupation (Use Class C4) to an 8 bed House in Multiple Occupation (Sui Generis) including the conversion of garages to form 2 additional bedrooms. FOR [name withheld] ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------”
“The applicant seeks planning permission for the change of use from a 6-bed house in Multiple Occupation (Use Class C4) to an 8 bed House in Multiple Occupation (Sui Generis) including the conversion of garages to form 2 additional bedrooms, with the existing garage doors infilled with matching brickwork and windows to serve each new room. THE SITE AND ITS LOCATION”
Officer report
The site
The detached property stands on the corner of Wych Elm Drive and St Helen’s Road in a mainly residential area, with two driveway parking spaces.
“The application site relates to a detached property located on the corner of Wych Elm Drive and St Helen’s Road. The property is an existing 6 bed HMO and is located within a predominantly residential area, with the site benefiting from an existing driveway to the front of the property which provides off-street parking for two vehicles.”
Officer report
Consultation responses
The Town Council raised no objection subject to a compliant parking survey, while waste and private-sector housing officers had no objections.
“Royal Leamington Spa Town Council - No objection, subject to parking survey being compliant with the Parking Standards SPD.”
“WDC Private Sector Housing - No objection.”
Officer report
Objections received
Objectors mainly raised parking concerns, including the loss of garage space, lack of additional off-street parking and effects on the local highway.
“Public Response - 6 objection comments have been received, with the primary concern relating to the parking issues, noting the loss of the existing garage space and no additional off-street parking and resulting impact on the local highway.”
Officer report
Committee vote
Councillor Kennedy proposed granting the application and Councillor Phillips seconded the proposal.
“Following consideration of the report, presentation and the information contained in the addendum, it was proposed by Councillor Kennedy and seconded by Councillor Phillips that the application should be granted.”
Minutes
The decision
The committee granted the application subject to conditions requiring commencement, approved plans, matching materials and retention of existing parking.
“Resolved that W/25/1307 be granted, subject to the following conditions:”
“PLANNING COMMITTEE MINUTES (Continued) Item 4 / Page 10 No. Conditions same type, texture and colour as those of the existing building.”
Minutes
Sources
- Warwick Planning Committee minutes, 10 February 2026
- Agenda and papers (council website)
Source: Plota analysis of Warwick's committee minutes and officer report. Quotations are the council's own words; headings and summaries are Plota's.
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- Date
- Tuesday 10 February 2026
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- Officers recommended approval
- Committee decided
- Approved
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Source: Plota analysis of the committee's minutes.