DOZENS of people went to look at the first reveal of detailed plans for a controversial mass housing development in Droitwich.

It was the first look at how 765 homes in Yew Tree Hill may look, after outline planning permission was granted following an appeal to the secretary of state.

Residents voiced ongoing concerns about overdevelopment, pointing out that the Yew Tree Hill development combined with the Copcut development of 740 homes just the other side of the Worcester Road would change the face of the south side of town.

Many raised concerns about the amount of traffic generated by the new homes and said the access to Yew Tree Hill was not adequate.

Nick Turner, of Arkle Road, said: "It's the traffic which is the major issue with me.

"They should have made Newland Road into a much better road and put a roundabout at the exit instead of a junction.

"They will end up putting traffic lights there in a few years time.

"The Worcester Road will be majorly busy."

Peter Kennedy, of Showell Close, said: "With both developments, it's a massive development to the south of the town.

"1,400 plus homes and this will take years to complete and all the impact that will have on people's lives.

"There will be an impact on all the structures and functions of the town, schools, doctors, and yet there is almost an expectation that it will just follow on later.

"I think this town in taking too much in one hit."

John Brass, of Isaacs Way, said he had campaigned against the homes but added: "There is nothing we can do now in Droitwich to stop it from happening so we have to make the best of it."

Richard Collins, of Showell Grove, said: "It's good that 40 per cent is social housing because that will enable local people to afford to buy or rent but where will the other people come from? Not from Droitwich because there's nowhere to work. You need employment first."

"I thought Wychavon supported the town and worked really hard and I feel like they've been dumped on by central government.

"You move to a place like this because it's so nice and 15 years on you can feel it's being destroyed."

Neil Pearce, development manager at Wychavon District Council, was at the event at St Richard's House along with Elizabeth Woods of Persimmon Homes.

Mr Pearce said: "It has been a lot busier than I thought it would be.

"I've spoken to dozens of people.

"It's good to see the town is interested and coming to the event.

"We are looking at the layout, landscaping and the position of the houses.

"But the overwhelming conversations I've had have been about the traffic and unfortunately we can't give weight to that for this application.

"I've had to say 'I'm sorry, the government have already accepted that'.

"That ship has sailed but I can understand the concerns."