A SCHEME for five new homes in Swanmore has stalled after complaints from residents.

Planning agent John Slater has withdrawn the controversial scheme in Ponderosa, Chapel Road, on behalf of an anonymous applicant.

Objectors including Swanmore Parish Council raised concerns over road safety, overdevelopment, disturbance to badgers and bats and a lack of affordable housing.

The applicant will “assess comments” on safe access and ecology before deciding whether to launch a fresh planning bid, Mr Slater said.