PLANS to build a new car parking area at a rifle range have been submitted.

The Secretary of State for Defence has put forward the plan to construct a 860 metres squared car park area at Fingringhoe Ranges, in Lodge Lane, Fingringhoe.

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It will see the concrete access road replaced with an area for vehicles to park in.

The works are not expected to disturb residents, with the nearest dwelling located more than half a kilometre away from the site.

Working hours at the site will be determined by an agreement with Landmarc Support Services in due course.