Long before the ecological importance of the Tufa Field was recognised, local residents had expressed concerns and objections to its development. The complex hydrology, coupled with concerns over safety, housing density and loss of amenity, resulted in numerous objections to planned developments. This from 2002, the summation of residents objections.

 

and from 2018

https://www.somersetlive.co.uk/news/plans-odd-down-housing-development-1453507