WATERLOGGING at the Earl's Court development "ruined our Christmas" according to a concerned neighbour.

Earlier this year, developers Taylor Wimpey and Redrow stopped work at the Earls Court development, west of Bromyard Road, following damage to an ancient monument.

Eirlys Browning, who lives on Tudor Way, has called the waterlogging "so upsetting" after taking pictures out on a recent walk.

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She said: "The damage has honestly ruined our Christmas.

"We live on Tudor Way and we tried to fight these plans when they first emerged but eventually gave up.

"We went for a walk today (December 28) and seeing all of the damage caused is just so upsetting.

"There are underground springs that have now changed nature. Whatever are the consequences going to be?

"We are dreading every rainstorm now.

"An ancient monument has been flooded when this field was supposed to be protected.

"They have just gone on without any concern for wildlife or the environment or us living nearby."

The affected area is owned and operated by Betts Ecology, which is the managing agent and landowners of the public open space located to the east of the site.

The Earls Court Consortium has been liaising with Betts Ecology throughout the works. 

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A spokesperson for the Earls Court consortium development said: “We understand and appreciate the concerns raised by a local resident following the recent heavy rainfall. 

“We would like to reassure residents that temporary on-site measures were put in place before Christmas to control any potential excess surface water runoff.

"We have installed slip trenches, an earth mound, also known as a bund, and over-pumping on site, which have been inserted until the permanent drainage connection is completed at the end of February.”

According to the consortium, contractors have been visiting the site daily to monitor the water pumps and bunds to ensure the temporary measures are working as they should be. 

It has also been confirmed that no homes have been affected by the recent waterlogging issues in the area.