DESPITE bitter opposition from Wellington Town Council, Taunton Deane planners have approved plans for an extension to Chelston Business Park.

The agreement means Summerfield Develop-ments can begin work on extending the site through the construction of 21 industrial units covering 84,200 sq ft.

The decision, which was taken by members of Taunton Deane planning committee, went along with planning officer John Hamer's recommendation.

"The business park is strategically sited with excellent links to the national road network," he said. "This extension would take advantage of these links and it is expected the proposed buildings would be occupied without much delay.

"In view of the scarcity of short-term employment land in the area, the proposal is the best opportunity to address this shortfall."

See the County Gazette tomorrow (Friday, September 13) for full story