An illustration of what the plans by Redrow Homes to build 130 houses on land behind Butts Road would look like.

Controversial plans to build 130 homes in Ottery have been turned down without even reaching a committee.

Redrow Homes wanted to build on land behind Butts Road, but planners at East Devon District Council rejected the proposals on Friday, April 27.

● See this Friday’s Herald for the full story and reaction.