A NIGHTCLUB could have a new lease of life if plans are passed to transform it into a pub.

Lar-De-Dar's, latterly known as Eclipse, in Eagle Street, Accrington, closed in November after two decades in the town.

But pub chain JD Wetherspoon has highlighted the premises in its second bid to open its first pub in Accrington.

The chain, based in Watford, was granted planning permission last year for the change of use of retail units in Broadway but decided the space was too small for its needs.

The company already has two outlets in East Lancashire -- The Postal Order in Blackburn and The Station Hotel in Nelson -- and had pledged that it would move into Accrington when it could find the right premises.

Property agents working for Wetherspoons spotted a venue in Broadway after a nine-month search and suggested the company seek planning permission to develop the site. But they had to go back to the drawing board when they discovered it was too small.

Planning applications have now been submitted for the change of La-De-Dars.

The stage of Lar-De-Dar's was graced by stars including pop singer George Michael in the 80s. Clubbers were given a last chance to relive the highlights of their youth during a weekend of clubbing before it closed.

Bosses of the club -- which was renamed Eclipse for a year -- made the decision to shut the premises after its finances were reviewed in light of increasing competition from pubs with late-night licences in the town.

And following the lead of the Hacienda nightclub in Manchester, the club opened for one final party with a special raffle of the club decor before the bar was drunk dry.

The celebrations also gave clubbers the opportunity to commemorate owner Ken Massom, who died in his Preston home of a heart attack at the age of 55.

Friends believed his death was linked to his concern for the club's future.

Now the doors may reopen and the bar be restocked if the local authority, which welcomed last year's proposal for Broadway, agrees to the planning application.