There was a small majority in favour but , in the event , the freeholder ruled against the plan .

尽量多数表示赞成，但结果业主还是否决了这个计划。

The rules and management of the gardens are normally controlled by a committee with , perhaps , an appeal to an absentee freeholder .

花园的规定和管理通常由一个委员会控制，这或许对于不上班的业主颇有吸引力。