Accordingly, for the reasons given above, the Secretary of State agrees with the Inspector’s recommendation. He hereby dismisses the appeal and refuses planning permission for the demolition of some existing buildings and the construction of up to 280 dwellings and provision of up to 650 sq. m of B1 floorspace, no greater than 250 sq. m (gross) of A1/A3 retail floorspace, up to 500 sq. m of D1 floorspace, a community farm and associated buildings, landscaping, open space, access and associated engineering works, in accordance with application ref. 13/00132/OUT, dated 18 January 2013. The appeal is made by Lugano Developments against the decision of Northumberland County Council.