A record store facing closure has to wait longer to find out its fate after council discussion was delayed.

Langley Records, based in Walton Road, West Molesey, is owned by 79-year-old Geoff Langley and has been there for 42 years.

The premises is owned by Royal Mail and the postal service now wants to build a customer service point and toilets.

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A planning application was submitted to the council on February 13 and due to be discussed by the north area planning sub-committee on Tuesday, May 26.

The chairman of the committee, councillor Stuart Hawkins, explained why it would no longer be on the agenda, after a late submission from the Royal Mail meant more time was needed.

He said: "Following advice from the head of legal services the head of planning has decided that this is withdrawn."

It is likely to be heard in about three weeks.

People from all over the world rallied to save the beloved shop from closure.

A petition to reject the application, set up by Fiona Wilson, whose husband helps Mr Langley in the shop, was 143 signatures short of the 2,500 target before the deadline.

Steve Langley, Mr Langley's son, said: "The thought of him getting thrown out with nothing makes me sick, I have so many good memories of that shop."