A town pub that has been closed for more than three years could be set for a new lease of life.

New change of use plans have been unveiled that could see a former pub in Lowestoft converted into a shop.

It comes after a previous scheme for The Tudor Rose public house was withdrawn earlier this year.

Having been closed for the past few years, the Tudor Rose public house could be converted into a shop and also extended, to feature a house of multiple occupancy (HMO) for college students.

Fresh plans have now been lodged with East Suffolk Council for the former pub - previously New House and Rose Bowl - on St Peters Street.

A scheme submitted by agents ML Daws ltd, on behalf of applicant Mr Asunka Rathnayaka, centring around "Change of use from a public house to a convenience store" and "Retrospective application for HMO", is "awaiting decision" with the council.

A design and access statement said: "The planning application is for a change of use from a former public house to a shop including a rear extension and retrospective permission for a house of multiple occupancy (HMO) to serve students at East Coast College.

"The former use as a public house appears unsustainable.

"The plot already has three spaces for customers to park.

"The five rooms the property have are currently full which shows a need for this type of accommodation in the area.

"The proposal would make use of an empty building and enhance the area.

"The appearance from the street would be improved as the building has currently been empty on the ground floor for three years.

"The property is being used as an HMO and has been for several years, following a successful planning application the accommodation would be used solely to serve the marine college and their students."

With the pub sold in June 2021 for £250,000 through Lowestoft-based Langwrights Independent Estate Agents, it was purchased by the "current owners" and a decision on its future is now likely to be made by the council in the coming weeks.