After a brief period of relief and joy, residents are disappointed to be fighting against a controversial planning application once again. Proposals tabled last year for an 80-home estate at Deer Park, Belah, led to a number of concerns amid fears of over-development and the impact on biodiversity. And while it was good news for many when the plans were refused by Carlisle City Council’s planning panel in October, the celebrations were short-lived, as Gleeson Homes has appealed the refusal – and submitted fresh plans for 79 homes on the same site. “I’m massively disappointed,” Carlisle’s only Green councillor, Dr Helen Davison, said.