Cricketers are celebrating victory after a Government inspector decided the town’s 182-year-old cricket ground can be transformed into 128 homes.

But the decision on Taylor Wimpey’s plans to build on Wokingham Cricket Club’s ground in Wellington Road is a blow to campaigners fighting the plan.

The inspector also ruled in favour of the club’s proposal to move to a new ground in Bearwood Road, Sindlesham, where it will be able to provide more facilities for its players.

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