KIDDERMINSTER residents continue to campaign against "dangerous" plans to build a "colossal" 1,450-home estate on farmland off Comberton Road.

Around 140 angry neighbours of the proposed site attended a meeting at Offmore Church to object to Taylor Wimpey's plans for the development, called Woven Oaks, on Saturday.

Residents have raised a smorgasbord of issues with the plan, ranging from traffic and pollution concerns, to claims beryllium, loose asbestos and chrysotile was found on the field.

Developer Taylor Wimpey submitted updates to the planning application last month and a newly reopened consultation period will close on November 24.

Kidderminster Shuttle: The proposed land off Comberton Road in KidderminsterThe proposed land off Comberton Road in Kidderminster (Image: Newsquest)

Mark Watkins, a committee member of the Action Against Woven Oaks group, claims the developer's revised plan is "the same as the first" and members have even carried out their own traffic survey.

He said: "The controversial proposed 3-way traffic light junction on to Husum Way just before the railway bridge is undoubtedly dangerous as Husum Way is a C road on the Offmore housing estate. This is going to cause traffic tailbacks".

Sophie Swain, also a member of the action group, said she feels Taylor Wimpey is "Blu tacking" the homes onto Comberton and Offmore.

She said: "I think generally the residents are just cross about the whole thing. The biggest concern is that road and the traffic implications."

Her husband Ollie Swain said: "Taylor Wimpey hasn’t addressed the issues involving the road layout that Highways said needed addressing".

Kidderminster Shuttle: Sophie Swain and Ollie SwainSophie Swain and Ollie Swain

A Taylor Wimpey said they understand concerns from residents. A spokesperson said: “We are working closely with the relevant local authorities to ensure our proposals are carefully considered, such as those related to the three-way traffic junction and improvements to local air quality.

“As part of our continued collaboration with local authorities, we have also undertaken a ground investigation report which has identified three small areas on the field which are in need of remediation.

"Our remediation strategy is now with the local planning authority for review and any required works will be safely carried out by a suitably qualified contractor.”