The John Lewis Partnership wants to build 215 flats on former collection centre site in Theale.

The council said the development was at odds with some of its core strategies.

The creation of a new Ridgeway Council is proposed for West Berkshire and Oxfordshire authorities.

Councillors will make the case for one unitary council for Oxfordshire in a bid to save £27m a year.

Critics raise concerns over the plans for Bradfords Farm, near Marsh Benham in Berkshire.

Supporters say it will help the local economy but opponents fear it will harm the AONB.

One council says it is "cracking down" on fly-tippers and has already issued fines this year.

The government wants all unitary authorities to serve about 500,000 residents under current plans.