Plans to turn a "redundant barn" into a wedding venue have been pulled following fierce objections from locals.

The scheme would have seen The Old Dairy in Eathorpe turned into a venue for up to 120 people, with a new track and car park installed.

But locals took umbrage with plans to hold up to two weddings per week, saying the development would negatively impact the local green belt.

"Eathorpe is a tranquil and settled village community, surrounded by open fields," wrote Cllr David Wray on behalf of Eathorpe Parish Council. 

"The proposed wedding venue would be less than 1.5 miles from the village and the inevitable noise it would produce would travel uninterrupted to the village across these fields. 

"This would result in a very significant change in the living conditions of village residents. 

"Village properties such as that in question are simply not suitable for the kinds of events the proposers have in mind."

Plans also showed new trees would have been planted around the Old Fosse Way building.

The application said the proposal would have a wider benefit, with guests needing to stay in the local area.

Two previous applications to develop the building have already been rejected by Warwick District Council - both were for extensions to the building.

And now the latest scheme has been withdrawn from consideration, having received over 20 objections.

The proposed layout for the site (image via planning application)

"The alterations to allow it to serve as a wedding venue will maintain the simple agricultural appearance of the building," the application had stated.

"This will allow the venue to harmonise with the natural landscape of the area."

It added: "The venue will be the central part of creating the atmosphere at the happy couples wedding. 

"The venue's style will be key to defining the rest of the wedding theme. It needs to cater towards people's dreams, visions and needs; be of a sufficient size to accommodate their guests and within budget. 

"As such this is one of the most important choices that people will have to make and each choice will be unique."

See the full application here.