Land south of Low Hesket. Picture: Google Streetview Plans for up to 13 new homes in an Eden Valley village have been refused, after councillors expressed concerns the proposals were not in keeping with the village s character. Eden District Council s planning committee refused an outline application on Thursday to build up to 13 new homes on the edge of Low Hesket. As an outline application, the plans were intended to demonstrate whether the proposed development was in principle acceptable. The proposals were recommended for approval by Eden District Council s planning officers. The local parish council, Hesket in the Forest, objected to the proposals, and 12 letters of objection were also submitted to Eden Council.
Land south of Low Hesket. Picture: Google Streetview Plans for up to 13 new homes in an Eden Valley village have been refused, after councillors expressed concerns the proposals were not in keeping with the village s character. Eden District Council s planning committee refused an outline application on Thursday to build up to 13 new homes on the edge of Low Hesket. As an outline application, the plans were intended to demonstrate whether the proposed development was in principle acceptable. The proposals were recommended for approval by Eden District Council s planning officers. The local parish council, Hesket in the Forest, objected to the proposals, and 12 letters of objection were also submitted to Eden Council.