Residents have until the end of November to have their say on the future of a popular outdoor bar in Kenilworth.

Last month Warwick District Council passed an Article 4 direction on the Garden Bar at the Pavilion making it harder for the owners to run their popular community events.

The ruling follows complaints from residents, councillors and MP for Kenilworth and Southam Sir Jeremy Wright and means planning permission now has to be given before the ad hoc events take place at the Castle Road venue.

The council's cabinet unanimously backed the plans for the Castle Pavilion site, with the order immediately imposed for six months.

Now a public consultation has been launched to see if the order should extend beyond the initial period.

Cllr John Cooke, portfolio holder for place, said: "The council has taken this important and necessary step following a number of complaints and letters received from local residents.

"This is a sensitive site within the green belt which is also close to residential properties and it is therefore important to ensure that any proposals for future events are fully assessed as part of a planning application, in order to protect the Green Belt and the amenities of nearby residents."

Anyone wishing to comment on it can submit their views in writing to:

Planning Enforcement Team, Warwick District Council, Riverside House, Milverton Hill, Royal Leamington Spa, CV32 5HZ; or email [email protected] by 5pm on 28 November 2022.

Following the period of public consultation, the council will review the comments received and present a further report to the cabinet on whether the order should be confirmed.

The Article 4 direction can be viewed here.