Dr PR Goldsworthy, of Windover, Higher Batson, Salcombe, writes: I refer to the letter from Gilly Holt, Gazette, March 27, ­concerning the article 'Councillors' ire at AONB's failure to object to plan', Gazette, March 13, and the comments made by Cllrs Coulson and Pearce. It is ironic that Cllr Coulson should lay the blame on the Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty unit. He demonstrated his disregard for the value of the AONB and of the views of those who elected him by his support for the development of Batson Cross.