A Kenilworth pub has once again been told it cannot have an outdoor barbecue, despite already installing it.

The Royal Oak has seen a second retrospective application for the shed rejected by Warwick District Council (WDC) this month.

The New Street boozer saw its first application for the structure blocked last year, with an appeal also thrown out.

The Royal Oak's latest application had moved the barbecue shed slightly and has suggested restricted timings but was blocked by council planners.

A WDC report said: "The proposed development would enable the public house to increase the food offering available for patrons and would likely result in economic benefits for the operators and a level of community benefits for patrons.

"However [...] it is considered that the proposal would harm living conditions at neighbouring properties.

"On balance, it is considered that the economic benefits to the operator of the pub and benefits to the patrons do not outweigh the harm to the living conditions of neighbouring residents.

"It is therefore recommended that the planning application is refused."

Kenilworth Town Council had also objected to the application once again, saying little had changed from last year's submission.

In the application, Mr & Mrs Warwick ltd said it had taken on the issues from the previous application.

"It is considered that the proposal will cause minimal harm to the rear garden area," the fresh application said. 

"Careful consideration of material, size and position have been taken. 

"The 'shed' will be set 1.2m away from the neighbouring boundary wall and fixed direct to the already existing concrete slab patio area. 

"There are no neighbouring windows looking directly onto the proposal and due to its minimal height, will not be visible from anywhere other than in the rear garden of the Royal Oak. 

"Design has been carefully considered to use a treated timber 'shiplap' design. 

"This minimised impact and creates the feel of a more temporary structure as opposed to solid brickwork."

See the application here.

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