A farm shop and café has applied to extend its opening hours to fit in line with neighbouring businesses.

Ellingham Farm in Ringwood has lodged plans to open for longer on weekdays, looking to welcome in customers from 7.30am to 6.30pm rather than the current 9am to 5pm schedule.

Opening hours were restricted when the plans to convert stables into a farm shop and café were approved in December 2023.

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The application form submitted to New Forest District Council argues that the changes would bring the business in line with the neighbouring day nursery's hours.

Ellingham Farm argues that these hours are more "regular" for its approved usage and won't cause disruption to other local operations.

The application also highlights the farmhouse on the property, which is under the same ownership, is only used for short-term holiday lets.

The Ellingham Farm site forms part of the Somerley Estate and is situated close to Ellingham Farmhouse and Ellingham Parish Church.