A man who had his planning application refused has called the planners that rejected it “imbeciles”. Peter Newton wanted to build a new two-storey mixed use commercial and residential property behind Tesco Express in Heath End Road in Baughurst, but these plans were rejected on April 11. Basingstoke and Deane Borough Council’s planning department turned down the proposal because “insufficient information” had been submitted as part of his application indicating the nature of the business associated with the commercial unit. Mr Newton has stated that he sent planners an updated design statement…
