Councillors have rejected controversial plans to further extend a large caravan park in North Northumberland, going against recommendations made by planning officers.
The decision brings a two year battle between villagers at Swarland and the owners of Percy Wood Golf and Country Retreat to a head over plans to introduce 60 more static caravans to the site, bringing the total number to more than 400. At Thursday's meeting of North Northumberland Local Area Council, the application was unanimously rejected by councillors, although one member - Coun Jeff Watson - abstained from the vote.
A total of 87 objections to the plan were received from local residents after it was submitted two years ago.
