AN APPLICATION to hold civil wedding ceremonies has been made by Betty Cottles Inn in Okehampton.

Owner Derek Wilson said if approved the venue would be a one-stop shop for weddings with a restaurant and accommodation and function room on site.

'It is a result of local enquiries that we have decided to go for this,' said Mr Wilson.

'We built a new annexe last year known as the Meldon Suite and it is used for wedding functions.

'Young couples who have phoned us about booking the suite put the idea into our heads about holding the actual ceremony here.'

Betty Cottles will hear on May 10 from Devon County Council whether the application has been successful.

It will bring the number of civil wedding venues in Okehampton to three — the council chambers of West Devon Borough and Okehampton Town Council are also available for weddings.