Waitrose Knowle gets the go-ahead

By Chris Willmott Thursday 08 November 2012 Updated: 12/11 09:33

BOROUGH planning chiefs have given the green light to plans for a new Waitrose store in Knowle.

The decision brings to an end years of debate and discussion about the development which will see the creation of a new supermarket on the disused bowling green behind the Red Lion car park, improved parking and traffic flow and improvemenst to the Village Hall.

Read next week's Observer for all the action and reaction.

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