Plans for a new physiotherapy treatment room have been supported by town councillors.

The change of use application from a hairdressers to a shop and physio therapist received by Dorset Council was given support by members of Bridport Town Council’s planning committee at its meeting on Monday.

The premises at Unit 1, Maritime House in West Bay is currently vacant but used to be a hairdressers.

In the application form, the applicant proposes there will be one full-time member of staff and two part-time positions.

Comments can be submitted on the application by visiting dorsetcouncil.gov.uk