Village secures permission for community building

The Landkey Mazzard Hall is proposed for the top of the Millennium Green

A Devon village that has hoped for a new community building for more than 20 years has secured planning permission.

The Landkey Mazzard Hall, proposed for the top of the Millennium Green off Harford Way, Landkey, is expected to meet the demands of the growing community of 2,300 people.

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

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 sq m (5,177 sq ft) contemporary village hall and an 82 sq m (883 sq ft) storage building.

According to the Local Democracy Reporting Service, the hall will feature a main hall/events space along with separate meeting rooms, an activity room, a bar and kitchen facilities.

Funding is being sought for the construction of the hall.