Poplar’s Farm Action Group has been campaigning against plans to build on a field behind Poplar’s Farm Road, Kettering.

It has just discovered that developers Taylor Wimpey, formerly Taylor Woodrow, has pulled out of an appeal against Kettering Council’s decision in November to reject the plans.

An inquiry was due to be held on October 2.

The residents’ group has been campaigning to make the field a designated green space, a move which Taylor Wimpey initially threatened to challenge in the High Court before deciding against legal action.

Kaarin Goodburn, a member of the group and one of three people threatened with legal action, said: “The question is, is the company going to re-submit an alternative planning application? We just don’t know.

“It wouldn’t be a surprise if they did because they stand to make a lot of money.

“We are all ready to fight them again.

“This is a bit of a respite but we know it’s not the end.

“The fact the developers were going to take legal action against us smacks of desperation.

“There’s a process to be followed and Taylor Wimpey need to come to the area and talk to the people who live here.”

A spokesman for Taylor Wimpey said: “We will not be going ahead with the planning appeal for the land at Poplar Farm Road in Kettering.

“We are re-evaluating our position and are considering further options and opportunities for the site.”

Poplar’s Farm Action Group is continuing with its application to have the field designated as a village green and members want to hear from anyone who has used it for recreation, even when they were a child.

For details of the campaign visit www.pfag.org.uk.