A CAMPAIGN to fight plans to build a further 200 homes in Bidford has been set up by residents angry at the number of new homes their village could be facing.

The group of villagers have hit out at the latest planning application in the village, which would see 200 homes built on land off Waterloo Road.

The estate, proposed by Miller Homes, would be on top of other applications totalling more than 500 new homes - some with approval and some without - that have been put forward in the Warwickshire village.

Rachel Thompson, who lives in Stepping Stones, near the would-be development site, is one of the villagers leading the campaign.

She said if all the applications got the go-ahead there would be a further 740 homes in the village, an increase in size by a third.

"It's happened really quickly with this application," said Ms Thompson, 26. "We live right by the field but the first we knew about it was from a neighbour. We thought the notice was about the other developments, because there's been so many.

"We were all like this is horrendous. We already thought it was awful having the 40 houses proposed in the similar location.

"Bidford feels totally under siege. So far 150 people have objected. I think people have been concerned about how rapidly Bidford will grow."

The villager's main concerns centre on the sustainability of the village.

Ms Thompson added: "The cumulative impact of these developments is unsustainable. Bidford is already a commuter village due to limited employment in the village, and these additional developments will only worsen this problem."

This is echoed in a statement by the South Warwickshire NHS Foundation Trust, which says it would place an "additional healthcare burden" on the existing infrastructure.

Bidford Parish Council also objected to the plans and Warwickshire County Council requested £498,995 towards education provision.

Miller Homes said the development would provide a mix of homes, including 35 per cent being affordable housing.

A spokesperson for Miller Homes said: "Approximately 40 per cent of the site will remain undeveloped for housing and instead be used to provide access to this area for wider community uses that may include, a community orchard, or allotments.

"We are committed to ensuring that the necessary infrastructure is in place to support this development.

"A section 106 agreement will be signed with Stratford on Avon District Council to ensure the development contributes vital funds to support local facilities, including roads and education services with approximately £500k already earmarked for local education."

The residents are now urging people to visit bidfordonavon.wix.com/saynotodevelopment for more information on their campaign.