Plans have been submitted to bring two Grade II listed buildings on Leamington's Parade together as one hospitality venue, with proposals to create a larger beer garden spanning the rear of both properties.

The application relates to numbers 7 and 9 Parade, the latter formerly occupied by Oriental Star eatery.

If approved, the two premises would operate as one business, while keeping their separate entrances and historic frontages.

The proposals would mainly make use of the buildings' existing ground-floor and basement areas, with the biggest changes taking place out of sight at the rear.

This includes seeking retrospective permission for the existing beer garden behind number 7, including its seating area, and extending it across the rear of number 9 to create one larger outdoor space for customers of both premises.

Oriental Star which previously occupied 9 Parade (image via planning application)

The buildings form part of a Grade II listed terrace dating from between 1824 and 1836 and are situated within the Royal Leamington Spa Conservation Area.

The planning documents acknowledge that the listed status of the properties places restrictions on what changes can be made, with any alterations needing to respect their historic features and architectural character.

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The plans state: "The Grade II listed status of the properties represents a key constraint, requiring alterations to respond sensitively to the historic fabric, architectural character and significance of the buildings.

"This also provides an opportunity to support the continued active commercial use of the listed premises."

The application also highlights the need to protect the character of Parade, particularly its Regency architecture and traditional shopfronts.

It adds that the proposals would preserve the surrounding historic townscape, with the extended beer garden located at the rear of the buildings rather than altering their principal front elevations.

View the full plans here.

proposed ground floor plans (image via planning application)