The firm behind an outdoor washing machine in Kilmarnock has finally applied for planning permission.
In December, we revealed that the al-fresco launderette did not have permission to be based at Hill Street in the town and East Ayrshire Council bosses threatened to remove the structure.
And the new business venture had locals in a spin with one describing it as an 'eyesore'.
But the firm behind the Revolution Laundry machines – Photo-Me – has recently applied for retrospective planning permission.
David McDowall, East Ayrshire Council's interim head of planning and economic development, told the Kilmarnock Standard last month that the washing machines did not have planning permission and "would be unlikely to do so in this prominent location."
A number of neighbours have now hit out at the retrospective planning permission.
While many are unhappy with the aesthetics of the machines, a number have also raised safety concerns.
Mrs Jennifer Wilson said: "It is an absolute eyesore and destroys all the good work to improve the look of the area. It looks totally ridiculous and out of place.
"It's more for an industrial estate, garage or supermarket.
"Additionally, the junction and this road are already dangerous to tackle.
"There is a huge amount of traffic and it will be worse once everything is up and running again."
While Alexanderz Stewart pointed out: "The strongest point to my argument of objection is safety. This illegally-placed washing machine is situated right outside a busy junction.
"I hope no adult or child gets knocked down due to this ridiculously placed illegal washing machine."
In a supporting statement, Photo-Me say they have 5,000 laundrette units located across Europe.
The firm also say that "the installation of an automated laundrette within the site will have a positive impact on the services of the area and aid the wider economy as well as providing an essential service, especially relevant at the current time."
East Ayrshire planners will rule on the application at a future date.
