A HARE HATCH plant nursery has been granted permission to redevelop its existing site.
The decision in favour of Hare Hatch Sheeplands, on London Road, Twyford, was made at a meeting of Wokingham Borough Council’s planning committee yesterday evening.
Councillors voted against a recommendation made by borough council officers to refuse the application.
Rob Scott, owner of Hare Hatch Sheeplands said that he is “ecstatic” following the result, after a process which has taken “20 years of trying.”
“The meeting looked like democracy at work,” he said.
“It was a positive debate, and the support we have had from customers for our application was quoted by committee members as being one of the reasons why they voted in our favour.
“I want to thank all our loyal customers over the years and Cllr Stephen Conway, who was magnificent.”
Mr Scott said that he is now looking forward to a positive working relationship with the borough council.
For a full report, see the next edition of Wokingham Today, out on Thursday, March 17.
