A futuristic family home in the Herefordshire countryside whose design has delighted experts has left some locals unimpressed.<\/p>\n
The Flow House would have been half-submerged in a south-facing hillside near the village Ullingswick, between Bromyard and Hereford.<\/p>\n
This, combined with a heating and power system, described as the first of its kind in the UK, would have enabled it to be largely self-sufficient in power.<\/p>\n
A range of measures would have boosted biodiversity in the surrounding landscape, while a new traditional perry pear orchard would have been created.<\/p>\n
National planning policy requires new individual homes in the countryside to be of truly outstanding design.<\/p>\n
Matt Tomkins, agent for the applicant, a local businessman, said the design had indeed been judged outstanding by an design review panel of independent experts, whose findings were not contested by council officers.<\/p>\n
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But summarising local objections, Ocle Pychard group parish council chairman Giles Blackmore said: We are concerned about the impact on the landscape.<\/p>\n
Its an intrusive building whose modernist design is not in keeping with our rural location.<\/p>\n
Agreeing, local councillor Jonathan Lester said: Its sheer scale means it cannot respect the character of adjoining listed and historic developments.<\/p>\n
Noting the many reservations expressed in the expert panels report, Coun Jeremy Milln warned it would be seen as an eyesore forever after.<\/p>\n
However planning committee vice-chair Coun Alan Seldon called it an exceptional design which I would love to see built.<\/p>\n
The planning committee voted seven to three to refuse the proposal.<\/p>\n
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