New hall secures planning after 20 years on wishlist

A NORTH Devon village which has had a new community building on its wishlist for more than 20 years has secured planning permission for it.

- by ALISON STEPHENSON

The Landkey Mazzard Hall proposed for the top of the Millennium Green off Harford Way is expected to meet the demands of the growing community of 2,300 people and replace the outdated village hall on Blakes Hill Road.

An application was submitted to North Devon Council for the multi-use building which will provide opportunities for local clubs, events and private functions.

Planning officers approved it, subject to conditions, as they said it was in accordance with the local development plan.

The land is owned by the parish council, which submitted the application, and a long-term lease has been secured by Landkey Mazzard Hall Charitable Trust.

The scheme comprises a 481 square metre contemporary village hall and an 82 square metre storage building.