HOUSEBOAT owners claim they have been left in the dark amid concerns they are set to be moved because of a new multi-million pound development.

Last week the Standard revealed how a petition launched to “Save Burnham Houseboats” had attracted the support of more than 300 people.

Owners fear plans are in place to “get rid” of the Burnham houseboats on either side of the Priors Boatyard in favour of the development.

Robin Prior, managing director at Priors Boatyard, said: “It will be up to the new owners to decide what to do.”