Councillors have unanimously backed plans to give a closed Kenilworth cocktail bar a new lease of life.

Warwick District Council's (WDC) planning committee last night (November 5) approved new plans for 'The Kenilworth' which will see the Warwick Road venue turned into an Aparthotel and a house.

Plans show number 61 Warwick Road will be turned back into a house, while 59 and 63 would serve as accommodation.

Explaining the plans, planning officer Millie Flynn told councillors: “Initially it came forward as a hotel - use class C1. On the plans there is no formal reception area.

"After querying it with the applicant, it was noted that it would be used as an aparthotel - which is an AirBnB or holiday lets sort of arrangement.

"Essentially each unit has independent facilities, so that

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