A STABLES in Hanley Swan is set for expansion after planners approved an application to build new stables and office accommodation.

Lauriston House Estates Ltd applied to construct a new stables facility with 20 horse boxes, an arena and exercise area, as well as office space, a tack room a haystore and parking spaces at Black-more Park Stables.

At a meeting of Malvern Hills District Council's southern area planning sub-committee on Wed-nesday night, members voted to approve the application by 14 votes to one with three abstentions.