PLANS to extend tourist accommodation in Marlborough have been given the green light.

M Galfe and B Lawson of 52 Park Close , Ilchester Place in London applied to build an extension to existing tourist accommodation at The Old Stable, West Stowell in Marlborough.

Despite winning planning permission, the town council objected to the plans.

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It cited concerns that the bid represented “a disproportionate enlargement of this former stable block” and would make the building bigger than its original footprint.