A group of ecological activists who settled on land in south Devon have been told they must leave the site.
About 10 people live in makeshift shelters on the 42-acre site owned by the Landmatters Co-Operative in the hamlet of Allaleigh, near Dartmouth.
Councillors voted to evict those who live there, saying they did not have planning permission.
But the activists said they would appeal. They argue the project enhances the local environment.
Organic farming
Co-operative member Christian Taylor said: "I think the decision is appalling, and the reality is that it demonstrates how Britain is really lagging behind in sustainable development.
"The problem is that a lot of the people making the decision against the project are not fully aware of what 'sustainability' really means."
In considering their decision, members of South Hams District Council's planning committee were told the development went against council policy.
Landmatters bought the 42-acre site near the village three years ago and settled there last summer. It was also awarded a £4,000 lottery grant carry out conservation work.
It says its intention is to educate people about how land can be worked sustainably and hosts workshops and other events.
The group produces its own power from solar cells, composts its waste and uses water from a stream and harvests rainwater.
Its members, who live in tents and yurts - Mongolian-style shelters - on site, all had previous experience in permaculture and organic farming.
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