AS an ex-resident of Nether Kellet I was interested to read Mr Matthew's letter in the Citizen, April 29.

I felt it only fair to remind Mr Matthews that during my childhood I myself played in the field on the spot where his own house now stands. If we as residents had then opposed every planning application for new housing he would not be enjoying the benefits of living in a rural community.

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