A THREE-metre acoustic boundary fence is to be put up in Rhyl in a effort to protect a family from a vehicle-washing operation and its over-spray.

Members of Denbighshire County Council planning committee met today to give plans - for the fence and new roof on an existing bus wash to contain over-spray at Arriva Cymru Ltd on Ffynnongroew road - the green light.

The application had been submitted by Arriva North West and Wales Ltd.

Disgruntled residents, living near the facility on Barry Road South, Terence Avenue and Fynongroew Road, had complained about the "suffocating" smell and continuous "beeping sounds" from buses.

The Journal reported last month about the plight of neighbour Varughese Koshy, who said the relocated open bus wash had “shattered” his family life.

He added that it had been particularly difficult for him and his wife Jessy Joy's children - Job,12, and Hannah, seven, both of whom suffer from asthma.

The fence has been proposed as a solution to light, noise and odour complaints.

The £3-million installation was recently relocated from alongside the nearby 'H' bridge and upgraded with a water recycling design.

The proposed changes will replace the wall cladding on the northern elevation of the bus wash with insulated acoustic panels intended to minimise noise transmission.

It is also proposed to partially close the open end of the bus wash nearest Mr Koshy’s property, and the installation of acoustic panelling above the door header with plastic roof carpet and vertical brushes within the opening to minimise light, noise and over-spray affecting the residents.