Plans for a major housing scheme in a village north of Grantham have been withdrawn.

Larkfleet Homes had sought to build 78 homes in Claypole, on land north of Doddington Lane.

But as previously reported by Nub News , next week's meeting of the Planning Committee of South Kesteven District Council, had been recommended by planning officers to refuse the application.

"The proposed development would extend obtrusively into the open countryside," officers have said.

"The site is not allocated for development or an infill site and evidence of substantial support for the proposed development from the local community has not been provided.

"The design and appearance of the proposal is not appropriate for the context and would compromise the village's nature and character"

But yesterday, Thursday July 16, SKDC's website said the application has been 'withdrawn by applicant.'

No reason was given.