Plans approved by council to turn former Warwick takeaway into a home

The change of use application for the former Millennium Wok site in Emscote Road to be redeveloped into a three-bed family home was submitted in June.

The plans were submitted by the new owners of the site, GAD New Build Ltd, which is based in Hatton Park.

According to the planning documents, “the property/business was put on the market in March 2021 and the business finally stopped trading in October 2023. The property was finally sold in May 2024”.

It also said: “Due to the location of the property within the middle of a residential terrace of houses change of use to to a dwelling is the most logical future use for the building.

"It is considered the existing use as a takeaway in this location would be unsatisfactory in terms of noise, smell and loss of amenity to the neighbouring properties and thus change of use solely back to a dwelling is desirable.”

Refurbishment and extension work planned at the property includes: removing shop signage and industrial kitchen items, a new door and windows, work to the roof and replacing the rear porch canopy area with a new flat roof extension.

In the documents it said: “All work will be carried out in a sympathetic manner to the style and character of the original building as well as the neighbouring buildings utilising reclaimed and new materials where appropriate.”

The change of use application for the building was approved through a delegated decision by Warwick District Council in September.

In the decision documents from the council it said: “The proposed change of use, extension and alterations are considered to be acceptable in principle and would not have a harmful impact on neighbouring residential amenity, or the character of the area.

"There would be no increased demand on parking as a result of the change of use. The proposed change of use is therefore recommended for approval.”

To view the plans, go to Warwick District Council’s planning portal and search: W/24/0739.