AN appeal has been lodged against St Albans District Council for refusing planning permission for a gypsy caravan site on Green Belt land in Bricket Wood.

The council rejected an application by Mr E Connors to use land at Woodbury Manor Farm, in Lye Lane, Bricket Wood for a gypsy caravan site.

Copies of the planning application and appeal documents are available at the offices of the Director of Planning and Heritage, Civic Centre, St Albans. Residents can attend the inquiry or send their observations in writing by Friday, May 23 to Secretary of State, The Planning Inspectorate, Room 325, Hawk Wing, Temple Quay House, 2 The Square, Temple Quay, Bristol, BS1 6PN.