A PLANNING application has been submitted by Tunnel Motors, in Tunnel Road, to change when it can operate after complaints regarding the company working out of hours.

The firm wants permission to open from 8am to 7pm Monday to Friday and 8am to 6pm on Saturday.

When the original application was made in July 1983, working hours were from 8am to 5pm Monday to Friday and 8am to 1pm on Saturdays.

Parish Clr Olive Golding, who lives in the vicinity, said she hears no noise from the business property.

Clr Angela Robinson said: "The company needs to expand to remain competitive in today's market but residents may have objections."

Barnton parish clerk Roy Garton said he had not received any complaints about noise from these premises.

The problems that had arisen with the nearby boatyard were as a result of most of their work being done outdoors.

There were no objections from parish councillors.