A proposed housing development on the edge of Exeter has come under scrutiny today.
Residents are being asked for their views on new proposals for 170 homes on land between the Monkerton and Pinhoe districts of Exeter.
More than 80 people attended the drop-in session between 1pm and 8pm at the Hall Church, Pinhoe to view and comment on the plans by Barratt Homes for the site between Cumberland Way and the B3181 Pinhoe Main Road.
Thomas Wells, 58 from Whipton, said: "I am concerned about the lack of green space. There is more and more building happening all the time."
Paul Johnson from Pinhoe said: "I am concerned about the impact of traffic. If the new road isn't built before the houses, there will be even more gridlock."
Anthony Jordan, 77 from Pinhoe, said: "The village is overpopulated as it is. Where are all the people going to come from? Where are the people going to work?"
A man, who has lived in Pinhoe for 36 years but did not want to be named, said: "Other villages and towns are dying on their feet and are in much more need of development than here. We are trying to look at the bigger picture and not just this development, which I don't object to in itself."
The proposals involve retaining public open space for local people and providing habitat improvements for wildlife, as well as building about the new homes.
Junior Moka, planning manager at Barratt David Wilson Homes Exeter, added: "We are a responsible developer and are very keen listen to the gauge the views of local people.
"There's been a mixed reaction so far. Some positive comments have included the increase of young children and families to the area. Some concerns were also raised about the simple idea of development and overlooking. But we have complied with Exeter City Council's minimum spacing standards."
The draft plans were submitted to Exeter City Council last month as a pre-planning application before full plans are submitted next month.
Mr Moka added: "If Exeter City Council gives us permission, we will build new homes to meet local housing need, and we will retain and improve wildlife habitats and the public open space around Pin Brook, all of which will make this part of Exeter an even nicer place to live."
