AN appeal has been launched after outline plans for 14 new homes in Wickham Bishops were rejected.

Maldon District Council turned down the plans for the homes in Maypole Road in July.

The council said the proposal was on a “sensitive edge” of the Wickham Bishops settlement boundary and would have an “unacceptably harmful impact” on the character and appearance of the area.

A planning inspector will now review the planning application.