FULL planning permission has been refused to build four homes on a greenfield site outside a village’s defined development boundary.
Christian Jones had been seeking full planning permission from Wychavon District Council to build four homes off Pershore Road in Little Comberton.
Planners ultimately refused the application on May 20 for reasons including the homes having a noticeable impact on the character of the site, and the land lying outside the defined development boundary of the village.
Plans stated: “The application seeks full planning permission for the erection of four dwellings with access, landscaping, drainage and associated works on land to the west of Pershore Road, Little Comberton.
“The proposed dwellings are contained within the southern field compartment adjoining the village edge.
“The open field to the north is retained free of built form to maintain the rural approach, protect key views within the Cotswold National Landscape, and reinforce a clear settlement boundary.”
The plans received mixed views with Little Comberton Parish Council objecting to the development over traffic concerns, flooding, and the loss of a medieval ridge.
Richard Piff commented: “I object to the plans due to it requiring another junction on an already fast road, the historic Roman field being destroyed, and high demand on the sewer.”
Maureen Bogaard added: “The land proposed is ridge and furrow, it will probably be medieval.
“I cannot see any reason whatsoever in destroying ancient agricultural history, for the sake of four detached homes.
“The SWDP have designated land for thousands of homes, indeed two new towns.
“It seems absurd to completely destroy the history of the county, which is depleting fast.
“Let’s keep these gems. Once it’s gone it’s gone forever and for what.”