PLANS to build 30 homes in Badsey, near Evesham, have resulted in a huge protest from residents who oppose the development.

More than 100 objections have been made to Wychavon District Council's planning department.

The scheme would see new homes on Badsey Fields Lane, nearly doubling the number of houses located there.

A joint statement put together by residents states that they believe about 2,000 people would be effected.

The issues causing most concern for villagers include personal safety due to a large increase in traffic movements, quality of life, increased noise, air pollution and losing the "essence and character of a working rural village".

Nick Cotter, who lives on Badsey Fields Lane, said: "The point we are trying to make is about the amount of commercial traffic this development will create and possible accident rates.

"Also, when you live in a village, you believe you will have a degree of tranquillity but this, as well as the character of the village, will be lost.

Mr Cotter said that although he welcomed the success of the local horticulture industry, it meant more lorries going through the village. The addition of extra traffic generated by 30 homes would be intolerable.

Applicant Badsey Fields Lane Consortium is being represented by Ainley Alexander Partnership.

Richard Alexander, said: "All we are doing with this planning application is implementing the Wychavon Local Plan. This is a housing site clearly allocated for development within the local plan and we have followed the requirements precisely."

A final decision will be made by the council's development control committee on Thursday, April 26.