A PLANNING application has been submitted seeking to convert a beauty salon into a dog groomers.

Plans, by Karen Gittins, seek to the change the use of the salon premises at 93A Ormskirk Road, Rainford.

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Proposed opening hours are 9am to 5pm from Monday to Saturdays and the business would have one full-time employee.

In a statement on the application, the business owner said: "‘Paddywags’ Dog Grooming offers a one to one grooming experience with only one dog in for grooming at a time".

They added "vehicle movements are minimal and spread throughout a normal working day" .

The proposals are on public consultation until Thursday, May 30.