IN what is being hailed as a landmark decision for the soft fruit industry in Herefordshire, grower farmer George Leeds of Wellington Heath has gained planning permission for polytunnels on one third of his land.
The other two thirds must remain free of polytunnels.
Mr Leeds, of Withers Fruit Farm, Burtons Lane, chose to seek planning permission for his polytunnels, even though other fruit farmers have been awaiting the publication of supplementary planning guidance by the authority, due out in April.
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