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Farmer celebrates planning win following year-long battle

Permission granted for farm shop and cafe after farmer takes case to council

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The Davies family who have won a year-long battle to open a farm shop
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The Davies family who have won a year-long battle to open a farm shop

A farming family from Rochdale is celebrating after winning a 12-month planning battle to open a farm shop and café. Gary Davies who farms in Littleborough, Greater Manchester, had his initial proposals...

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