Footballer Gary Neville's plans for an eco-friendly "Teletubbies house" have been turned down by Bolton Council.
The Manchester United defender said his futuristic four-bedroom property, planned for moorland between Bolton and Bury, was an "important moment" for the town.
However, councillors refused permission after hearing residents' objections to the flower-shaped property.
Mr Neville, who was at the meeting, can appeal against the decision.
Councillors at the planning meeting heard how the house, which is partially underground, was labelled a "Teletubbies" home because of its cartoon-like petal-shaped design.
He wanted to have the kitchen in the flower's stigma, then its petals would be bedrooms, bathrooms, a garage, a children's play area and a swimming pool.
'Energy journey'However, the planned site, which was greenbelt land off Harry Fold Farm in Bradshaw Road, Bolton, provoked opposition from 120 local people.
Officers from Bolton Council recommended its approval - subject to government backing - because of "its exceptionally high quality of design" and "sensitive relationship with the surrounding landscape".
However, planning committee members ignored the report's advice and voted 14-6 to refuse the application.
Accompanied by his wife Emma, Bury-born Mr Neville gave a short speech at the meeting at Bolton Town Hall.
The 35-year-old said he was "passionate" abut the plans which he said would "inspire" people.
"One of the crucial things we did was to open plans up to independent scrutiny at the highest level".
