At last, the majority of the planners at Knowle had the common sense and gumption to stand up to the other councillors.

It would be interesting to know who the three so-called planners are who voted for this ill-fated project, which, had it gone through, would have decimated the whole approach to the town and caused absolute traffic chaos, thereby affecting local businesses and tourism.

Now that Messrs Diviani, Williamson and cohorts have been defeated, they must be brought to book over their actions in this sordid affair.

They have deliberately gone against the residents of the town causing aggravation and unrest – only they know why!

I believe these actions have shown that they are unfit for office.

Heads must roll!

M Nicholls

Knowle Drive

Sidmouth