The discussions with senior council members and officers at County Hall have been productive and they recognise the strength of feeling locally, says Cllr Price
The MP said, “This is an exceptionally large development for a small rural town and one that is clearly not wanted by residents or justified by housing need"
Cllr Lilley said the developers had three years to come back with the full planning application and are putting in variation orders simply, in his mind, 'to keep the development alive'
Five geodesic domes have already been built as "luxury glamping accommodation" but these plans are for a 'recreation pond" to allow water activities at the farm.
The owner wants to go ahead with work, but planners say the floor levels of the cafe and car park must be raised by 750mm in order to meet flood evacuation requirements.