A ROMSEY bank, which is set to close, is the subject of plans to remove signage, a cash machine and CCTV cameras.

It was announced earlier this year that the Barclays branch, in Market Place, would be closing on December 8.

This is part of a national programme of branch closures will see 140 branches close before the end of the year.

The building is the The Old Corn Exchange and is extremely prominent in the town centre.

The application is for the removal of signage and name plate, removal of ATM on side elevation and re-instatement of sill and window, seal letterbox, remove night safe face plate and infill aperture, and remove CCTV camera.

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On the plan's design statement, it said: “The building has been a Barclays Bank for a number of years, serving the local community during this time. This building is in a prominent central location on the corner and intersection of three main roads and adjacent to other businesses and financial institutions within the established town centre community. The works are not considered to have any adverse impact on neighbours.”

Test Valley Borough Council has received no public comments to support to object to the plan. 

To read more about the plan, search 22/02740/FULLS on Test Valley Borough Council's online planning portal.

A Barclays spokesman said: “We plan to provide additional face-to-face access for banking services in Romsey via one of our community locations  – from the point of closure. Further details, including the timings and the location, will be communicated to our regular customers shortly.”