Residents on Coombs Road in Bakewell have complained about noise from the Agricultural Business Centre since 2000.

Derbyshire Dales District Council agreed to send independent noise experts to conduct testing at residents' homes in July 2007.

After 12 months of testing, the experts have agreed the market – which is served by delivery vehicles from 6am to 9pm every Monday and Thursday – is a potential noise nuisance.

Southdowns Environmental Consultants, which conducted the testing, investigated the impact barriers between 2.5 and 8.5 metres tall would have on limiting noise.

And the company agreed that 'high acoustic barriers' were the most cost-effective solution and should be raised between the houses and the market.

Another company, Sound Barrier Systems, has been commissioned to develop a design for the new barriers.

A district council spokeswoman said: "The height of the barrier would be decided based on advice from expert consultants, discussions with the Peak Park as planning authority and related public consultation."

The district council has earmarked £320,000 to solve noise and parking issues at the Agricultural Business Centre.

The district council partnership and regeneration committee will discuss the plans tonight.

Any barriers will need to be approved by the Peak District National Park Authority planning committee.