Lake District village misses out on new doctors' surgery 'because patients might be hit by cricket balls'

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A Lake District village is set to miss out on a new doctors' surgery after planners raised concerns about patients being hit by cricket balls from the neighbouring green.Local businessman Phil Johnston, 73, had unveiled plans for a new surgery in Coniston - which has no full-time GP.He spent thousands of pounds on the planning application and a risk assessment before withdrawing it in frustration, according to the Mail.Mr Johnston has now opened up on his bewilderment at planning bosses after his ideas were thrown out.

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TRENDING Stories Videos Your Say "I have had enough.

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I was only doing it for the village as an act of kindness.

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There was nothing in it for me," he said."I am not throwing any more money at it.

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If they don't want a new doctors' surgery and two new houses, that's up to them."Coniston had a dedicated family doctor for 170 years before the previous GP retired last year.Villagers created a social media video showcasing the area's natural...

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