Old plans of the retirement homes Planners reduced the scheme from 45 flats after panel members rebelled against officer’s recommendations and refused the original plan on the grounds the designs ‘were out of keeping’ with the area’s Victorian scenery, ‘poor quality’ designs, loss of trees, and parking overspill. The developer did go to appeal – but it was dismissed by the planning inspectorate in January 2021 due to the development’s effect on the character of the area and on nearby trees. Speaking on behalf of an objector, Stephen Whale urged members to refuse this application again as it was ‘disappointing to see that ‘so little has been done’ to amend the ‘overly dominating’ designs to keep it more in keeping with the area.