A popular pet groomer is hoping to move to a new bigger home.

Muttley & Mabel, which is based at The Seedbed Centre in Wyncolls Road, Colchester, offers a pampering service for dogs.

The owners have applied to Colchester Council for permission to change of use of a property in Heckworth Close from offices and warehouse to a dog grooming parlour.

The parlour opened back in 2018 and has proved popular with customers with more than 3,000 people on their books.

The planning statement said: “As the business is based on The Seedbed Centre, we have outgrown our premises and now want to expand the business to include a day care facility for our customers alongside the grooming.

“Our business appeal is very much based on the standard set by our grooming team but also the vicinity on the northern outskirts of the town.

“We feel the addition of the day care facility will enhance our business and offer our customers a 'one stop' solution.

“The Seedbed Centre has given us the platform to help us grow but, going forward, limits what we can further do and also offers us no security of tender as we operate there on licence.”

The application says the new base, also on the Severalls Industrial Estate, would provide the business with more space and “enable us to maintain our customer base.”

The new venue would have seven allocated parking bays.

Colchester Council will have the final say on the plans.