TOWN councillors have objected to plans to build 12-homes in Highworth.

The application to build the properties on land off Oak Drive was criticised by the council's planning committee.

Coun Sara Freeman, who chairs the committee, said: "We felt there were too many properties for such a small plot, and that the buildings were out of character."

The plot used to be in the grounds of Westlea House, but the land was sold to developers.