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Page last updated at 10:24 GMT, Thursday, 24 June 2010 11:24 UK

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In pictures: Gary Neville's flower house

Aerial view of the design for Gary Neville's flower house

The Manchester United footballer Gary Neville wants to build a futuristic luxury home near the village of Affetside, 3.5 miles north of Bolton town centre.

The plans submitted to Bolton Council propose an 8,000 sq ft home with the different living areas divided into a number of teardrop-shaped petals.

The development has been nicknamed locally the 'Teletubby house' because of its underground location and the grass which runs seamlessly over the roof.

The kitchen is at the hub of the home which its architects claim will be a zero carbon development.

The house which is partly underground would be constructed from glass, stone and concrete, with a number of private gardens created.

View of the lounge in the proposed development

The unusual location would offer clear views across the moors. However, many of the 120 objectors are angry that the development is being proposed on green belt land.

Another concern is the proposal to build a 39 metre (174 ft) wind turbine to power the home. Objectors say it would be a 'blot on the landscape' and the rotating blades would creative a repetitive noise or 'flicker'.

Designers say it will use natural resources such as daylight, sunlight, natural ventilation, rain and earth as well as renewable energy technologies including ground source heat pumps, wind power and solar panels.

The plans were rejected by Bolton Council on Thursday 24 June 2010 who said the house and turbine would have had too much impact on the green belt.

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