Luxury venue can host weddings after planning row

A luxury venue is allowed to continue hosting weddings following a long-running planning row.

Euridge Manor, which hosted the wedding of Poldark star Eleanor Tomlinson, was refused planning permission to hold further events in May 2022.

Neighbours to the Cotswolds estate near Chippenham, Wiltshire, complained about traffic and noise levels during the council's consultation.

But Wiltshire Council has now granted planning permission with conditions to control noise and address highway safety concerns.

Alice Grochowska, venue manager at Euridge Mana said: "Euridge Manor Weddings (EMW) is delighted at the grant of planning permission following the inquiry into its planning appeal.

"EMW had always believed that it would be possible for the events business to operate within reasonable conditions and looks forward to continuing to make a positive contribution to the local economy."

Councillor Adrian Foster said: "This is a positive outcome, because it not only ensures that the business can continue to operate, bringing jobs and economic prosperity to the area, but it also ensures that the concerns of local residents – particularly around noise and access to the site – have been addressed."

The council will now be able to take enforcement action against the venue if it breaches the planning conditions.

"We hope that we won't need to do this and that the venue can continue to flourish, while also respecting the needs of local residents," added Mr Foster.

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