Design and planning specialists Malcolm Scott Consultants secured planning permission on behalf of the centre, aimed at developing business in anticipation of growing footfall and increasing turnover.

 Hannah Warr, manager, said: “This development will help both our business and the local community. It is the first stage of our longer-term goal, and aims to maintain Laylocks’ strength as a quality garden centre growing much of its own plants, while increasing retail ranges, improving the ambience of the centre and providing our customers with an improved shopping experience.

“As a family-operated business, this is an extremely exciting time for the team. My father Martin has built up the centre since 1973, and I’m proud to have been involved in running it alongside him for the past three years.

“Being involved in developing in the future plans has been a great experience, and the family and team are really feeling positive about what the future holds and the part...

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