NEIGHBOURS' concerns about a scheme to increase numbers at a children's nursery have been underlined by councillors.

Seven objections were sent in to the council regarding plans to convert the first floor of 5 Romford Avenue, Leigh for nursery use.

People living in Romford Avenue and Sandgate Close fear their peace would be disturbed and traffic congestion would worsen if the plan to cater for eight more three to five-year-olds was approved.

At this week's development control committee meeting Cllr Brian Jarvis backed the locals' views. He said: "Along with my colleagues in Leigh East ward I am concerned about the impact on the amenities of residents in a quiet, residential street. Some of them are shift workers. Children make noise -- a lot of children means a lot of noise.

"Romford Avenue is quite narrow with bends. Already there are severe parking problems and this would be seriously compounded. I know such facilities are needed in the area but this is definitely not the right location."

The application was turned down.