PLANNING permission has been granted for a new micro-brewery in Melksham.

The Kennet & Avon Brewery Ltd moved into their premises last July behind Victoria Motors on Old Broughton Road and have been distributing from there whilst awaiting a decision on planning.

Managing director Malcolm Shipp said: “It is great to finally find a place. It has taken a long time to just find the right premises.

“We did not want to be out of the way. We wanted to be more public facing and so we are going to be right opposite the ASDA with big signs showing you where it is and access so you can drive straight in.”

Orders can be placed at www.kennetandavonbrewery.co.uk.