Town councillors have added to objections to plans to turn a closed Warwick pub into a house.

More than 100 letters have been written against the redevelopment of the Punch Bowl after owner Secret Properties Ltd launched its latest attempt to repurpose the 18th century building.

Warwick Town Council has now submitted its own objection to the scheme, raising a number of concerns.

"The town council objects to this application on the following grounds," the notice said.

"Increase in traffic on this already congested, narrow section of road through a busy part of Warwick.

"Poor air quality from circulating traffic will result in a negative impact on any future residents' amenity."

The council also supported comments from conservation officers saying more information is needed on the proposed materials for the grade II listed building.

Secret Properties has already seen a previous application to repurpose the building refused, and also failed to let out the venue.

The owner says converting the grade II listed pub to a house remains the only viable option - despite its pervious application being refused permission by the council.

"Buildings such as the Punch Bowl make a positive contribution to the streetscape as they give clues to the expansion of the town in the 18c therefore finding a sustainable use will maintain the character and legibility of the conservation area," the application said. 

"The physical changes proposed by this application will not have an adverse impact on the conservation area, instead it will add another chapter in the long history of the site and its wider context."

If approved, the scheme would see some of the 20th century extensions removed, and some of the ground floor doors and windows reinstated.

As with the previous application, there would be internal alterations, with the kitchens removed.

Unlike the last plans, no acoustic wall will be included, with a 2.3 metre high "living wall" proposed for the garden instead.

One of the accesses to the car park will also be blocked.

However, the plans have not washed with locals.

"Boarded up and fenced off it would appear the applicant has done their best to negatively impact the conservation area and create a narrative of an unloved and forgotten pub," one objector wrote.

"Ever since the previous tenant left during the Covid lockdown the owner has had their sights firmly set on change of use to residential.

"Presumably because it would see more financial reward if they were to sell it off after conversion."

See the full plans here.