Sue Davies, who lives next to the field, said the scheme would "destroy" the village communities.

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The council also received more than 700 objections to the housing, with protestors claiming it would lead to increased traffic and destroy the character of the village, making the current centre a "ghost town".

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This new development will destroy the character of this village.

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