A RETROSPECTIVE planning application has been submitted for the use of a site as a hand car wash.

Proposals have been sent to council planners for the change of use from car sales to a hand car wash facility and valeting at Southworth Road, Newton-le-Willows.

The application also includes the creation of a canopy, WC facility, and external alterations to a portacabin and storage building at the former Vista Sales site.

A design and access statement in the plans states: "Discussions have taken place between the applicant and the planning department in respect of the re-use for car wash activity, and it has been confirmed that planning permission is required for the retention of a covered area used to carry out vehicle valeting and detailing.

"The proposal is to retain the existing cabins as shown on the plan and to retain the covered area all located on the south-east part of the site".

Plans add: "There are two permanent members of staff with a likely increase to three or four subject to cash wash demands and seasonal changes.

"The facility is open every day with working hours of 9am through to 6pm, Monday to Sunday.

"Severe weather conditions will cause a reduction in working house and in some cases full site closure".