Despite concerns the plans were recommended for approval by the council’s planning department.

But a committee rejected the proposals, saying smoke from nearby busy roads would affect people living in and around the new site.

Fine pollution particles known as particulate matter, or PM2.5, have been linked to cancer, heart disease, asthma and low birth weight.

Local campaigner Phil Shakespeare, 55, said: “They are determined to make their mark on the wildlife corridor.

“This is the third time. We stopped it in 2019, but they keep trying.”