Farmer wants to open laser combat arena on site near Stourbridge
Part of a farm could be converted into an outdoor laser combat arena, if permission is granted.
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The Pardoe family, which has farmed the site near Stourbridge since the 1950s, wants to turn part of the land into an open-air laser combat centre.
The family's spokesman said it was necessary to diversify it was becoming hard to rely entirely on farming as a sole source of income.
The scheme, at Iverley Hay Farm will also see neighbouring land used as a car park and toilet block.
Chartered town planner Mike Parker, speaking on behalf of L Pardoe and Sons Ltd, said the proposals would have no adverse impact on wildlife in the area.
The farm is located in Crown Lane, off the A451 Kidderminster Road.
Mr Parker said the plan would cover a two-and-a-quarter acre site, used at present for grazing horses, and classified as being of 'good-to-moderate' quality for agriculture.
