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Grower denies rates row is behind bid to develop sites of two vineries

A GLASSHOUSE owner has denied that paying high parish rates was the reason he backed proposals to turn one of his sites into a museum and equestrian centre.

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A GLASSHOUSE owner has denied that paying high parish rates was the reason he backed proposals to turn one of his sites into a museum and equestrian centre.

Robert Plumley owns Les Gigands and Oatlands vineries, which have been the subject of a controversial planning application made by nearby tourist attraction Oatlands.

Mr Plumley, pictured, has in the past been outspoken against high rates charged for horticulture buildings in St Sampson's and some other parishes.

But he said this application was unconnected with that dispute.

The plans would see Oatlands Vinery turned into a combined museum and museum storage, while neighbouring Les Gigands Vinery would become home to an indoor equestrian arena and outdoor dressage area.

  • Many residents are worried about the planned development. Sarah Flouquet has been organising a petition against it and has been knocking on neighbours’ doors to ask them to sign. The petition is available to sign at the St Sampson’s Douzaine Room in Le Murier.

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