PLANS to open a Koh Thai in Wimborne could move a step closer if a licence is granted.

East Dorset District Council's licensing sub-committee will meet to discuss the proposal on April 3.

It comes after a planning application for the premises in West Borough, Wimborne was approved last year - despite objections from residents.

Concerns have also been raised over the licence, with some objecting to the selling of alcohol, late night refreshments and entertainment.

The application is asking for permission to trade until 1am.

Members of the committee will be asked to decide on the latest time for late night refreshments and the sale of alcohol.

The company has agreed to position CCTV cameras according to police requests and also comply with incident logs and training protocols for staff.

Objections have been raised by four residents and business owners, saying there is already a level of anti-social behaviour in the area.

One letter, from Robert Rodway said: "The proposed opening hours will cause a public nuisance and are likely to increase the incidence of crime and disorder, as it will add to existing problems along West Borough and the wider town.

"Live music is also likely to cause a public nuisance."

John Gatrell also said: "We in West Borough already have the unpleasant experience of being woken up at 2am and even later by drunken parties departing the Man in the Wall at weekends.

"We look forward to the occasion when the licensing authority recognises that residents' needs should be properly considered when deciding on opening hours for licensing premises."

He added: "I hope you will reject this application as a first step towards a more resident aware Wimborne local authority."

Another objection from Stephen Hutton and Shirley Belwood said: "Wimborne is a good place to visit, enjoy and live in because there is a healthy mix of residents, commerce and hospitality premises.

"The reason this works is because they compliment each other when in balance. However this balance needs to be observed and carefully maintained.

"Living in the town can at times be far too trying for those used to a more suburban environment."

And Victoria Sturgess urged the council not to set "another dangerous precedent", warning "Wimborne will become even more of a nightmare for residents."