The planning inspectorate have just made public their decision on an appeal for up to 150 homes on the edge of Frome.

The board have dismissed this controversial case, mainly on landscape impact grounds.

The appeal had been made by developers Gleeson Land Ltd against the decision of Mendip District Council to refuse outline planning.

One reason listing for not allowing the appeal was : "The proposal to develop the site would conflict with its open and rural character, and the open and rural character of the surrounding area.... The proposed urbanisation of the currently unspoilt site on the unspoilt western edge of Frome would cause significant harm. This would remain even after the proposed landscaping has matured because although the proposed tree and other planting would help to visually break-up the massing and prominence of the proposed housing, it would also in itself be uncharacteristic of the appeal site and surrounding countryside. The proposed bands of trees and other trees to the open areas would be excessive and do not respond to the largely open nature of the site and surrounding countryside where there is limited existing trees and woodland."

More details of the ruling, published today (February 16) when we have them.

Appeal Ref: APP/Q3305/W/22/3306827 Land west of Marston Lane, Frome BA11 4DL • The appeal was made under section 78 of the Town and Country Planning Act 1990 against a refusal to grant outline planning permission.