An incorrect report appeared on page 2 of the Ross Gazette of November 4th. The correct version follows: An application to build a new house on land west of Larksmead, Church Road, Brampton Abbotts was refused contrary to the Case Officer’s recommendation at the meeting of the Herefordshire Planning Committee. The site lies to the south of the existing dwelling known as Clouds Harrow, which comprises the applicants’ horse paddock and is accessed by a track that also provides access to Clouds Harrow and further agricultural land.

Brampton Abbotts and Foy Group Parish Council objected to the proposal as it is outside the boundary of the settlement area of Brampton Abbotts, and there is serious concern that this could create an unacceptable precedent.

They are concerned about the impact of vehicles crossing the right of way to the proposed development and believe the design and size of the proposed two storey dwelling in this conspicuous location would have an adverse effect on their visual amenities and a consequent detrimental effect on their property values.

A previous application for adevelopment on this site in 1995 was turned down because of the adverse impact on The Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty and the parish council does not anything had changed to lead to a different decision.

Planning Officers did not consider the provision of a single dwelling to represent major development in the context of Brampton Abbotts and as the application was of a high quality sustainable design they considered it to be acceptable.

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However the committee voted to refuse the application.