A collection of more than 30 buses might have to be split up unless owners can find a new home.

The Yeldham Transport Collection features a number of buses, such as an AEC Routemaster, a Bristol KSW and a Leyland Titan, which are kept in an old Second World War aircraft hangar on the Hunnable Industrial Estate.

However, planning permission was granted on September 8 for up to 60 houses on the site, meaning the collection now needs to find a new home.

Owner of two of the buses, John Day, of Pebmarsh, said: “We have been very lucky with our current landlord as he gave us affordable rent.

“Things change and now we have to find a new site.

“It is difficult to get a commerical property as the rent is £70,000 per year, so we are looking for anyone who can help us.”

He said that they would take somewhere temporarily until they can then find a more permanent home for the location.

“Maybe a farmer has two or three barns that he isn’t using and can apply for a change of use for them to house the collection,” Mr Day added.

“We would consider anything, as long as the rent isn’t too much.

“It is just a hobby for us.

“It would be a crying shame if we couldn’t find anywhere to store the buses as they would have to be spilt up.

“It’s nice having them together and it is quite sociable too.”