Developer drops controversial bid to build 120 homes on the edge of Desford after third rejection The company had appealed to the Secretary of State The Ashfield Farm site on the edge of Desford (Image: Google) Subscribe today to get the latest headlines straight to your inbox with our free email updatesInvalid EmailSomething went wrong, please try again later. Sign up When you subscribe we will use the information you provide to send you these newsletters. Your information will be used in accordance with ourPrivacy Notice. Thank you for subscribingWe have more newslettersShow meSee ourprivacy notice A housing developer has pulled plans for a controversial new estate on the edge of a village.