A Kenilworth town centre pub has revealed plans to completely remove its car park and extend its beer garden into it.

If approved, the planning application would see the Bear & Ragged Staff get rid of its nine parking spaces to make way for a new wooden pergola and more outside seating.

The scheme also includes plans to completely repaint the front of the Warwick Road pub, and to renovate the toilets and bar area.

"The refurbishment of the interior will be a replacement for newer more modern furnishings that have already taken place as part of regular intervals of redecoration," the application to Warwick District Council said. 

"The original fireplace intends to be reinstated as a working fireplace and existing historic ceiling joists will remain in place and not be removed or adversely affected."

An artist's impression of the new-look beer garden (image via planning application)

The proposed new look for the Bear & Ragged Staff (image via planning application)

Pub owner Greene King said expanding the outside area would help with the long term success of the business.

The application added: "Providing outdoor seating adds to the number of covers pubs and restaurants can provide for, helping with revenue and the future viability of the business. 

"As a historic pub the revenue is important to keep the pub going, which may in turn help with its upkeep. 

"When customers are sitting outside this attracts further customers and lets them know the business is in operation."

See the full application here.