A CONTROVERSIAL planning application that sparked hundreds of letters of objection has been turned down by council officers.
East Dorset District Council officers refused the outline proposal to build 61 homes on land behind a Colehill cul-de-sac, under their delegated powers.
Neighbours in Heath Close had told the Echo they feared their way of life would change forever if the outline plan submitted by Messrs Dent, Loader and Huggins was permitted.
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It would have paved the way for full planning permission, and the objectors said it would affect green belt land and wildlife with a series of homes, garages and driveways, bringing traffic, and other problems. The only access point in and out of the new estate would have been through Heath Close.
East Dorset District Council rejected the plan on 10 grounds. These ranged from the site lying within Green Belt, to stating the site lies more than 400 metres but less than 5km from a number of Sites of Special Scientific Interest of international importance.
The plan would also have meant that three trees would have been removed, and planners said the proposal would have had an adverse impact on badgers.
Neighbours said they were pleased the plan had been turned down but said they will now wait to see if an appeal is lodged.
Pam Henderson had worried that the development would impact on her son Graham's way of life, who has a severe learning disability and exercises by riding his bicycle outside in the cul-de-sac.
She said: "I'm delighted, not least for Graham."
Neighbour Diane Milstead added: "That's the first half of the battle won. If they appeal to the Secretary of State we will have to start all over again."
The agent for the applicants said he would wait to see the full details of the application and talk to his clients.
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