Kent’s only casino has been given the green light for a major overhaul.

CGI images show how the Grosvenor Casino at Westwood Cross, Broadstairs, will be transformed with new signage, lighting and cladding.

All existing signs will be stripped from the outside of the building and replaced with a new circular logo and illuminated individual lettering.

Pictures also show a living wall teeming with plant life at the new entrance.

In planning documents, bosses said: “The site is currently in use as a licensed casino, operating as an entertainment and leisure facility.

“The venue offers gaming activities, including table games and electronic gaming machines, as well as associated amenities such as a bar, restaurant, and customer lounge areas.

“The proposal includes the installation of aluminium cladding and new signage.

“Additional works involve lighting to the stair nosing of external steps, cladding and illuminating structural posts, as well as adding illumination to the canopy structure, roofline of the building and internal window frames and coloured uplighting projects to elevations.”

On approving the application, a Thanet District Council planning officer said the scheme would have “no adverse impact upon the amenity of the surrounding area or public safety”.

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The gambling centre is equipped with 12 gaming tables, 20 slot machines and a poker room, and has weekly live entertainment.

It opens at midday every day, with players staying till 5am Sunday to Thursday and 6am on Friday and Saturday.

Grosvenor is the largest casino chain in the UK with 51 outlets.

It opened its Westwood Cross branch in February 2008, creating 100 jobs.

This gathered criticism from then Bishop of Dover Rev Stephen Venner, who was “extremely worried about the way our society was going”.

The firm has been contacted for comment.