Campaigners against a major housing development on the edge of Exeter have expressed shock after the developer announced changes to the original plans.
Residents of Alphington and Exminster are concerned about the impact of at least 2,500 proposed homes on nearby green fields.
The multi-million-pound plans by Bovis Homes are intended to transform the area - bringing hundreds of affordable homes, a new school and a Park and Ride facility.
Members of the Alphington Village Forum are worried that the revised plans for the SWE1-3 part of the Teignbridge Local Plan will lead to urban sprawl - the uncontrolled spread of development.
Juliet Meadowcroft, chairman of the forum, said: "What can we do to stop Exeter City Council and Teignbridge District Council from dumping so many new dwellings on our beautiful Exeter and destroying our quality of life?"
The group is "absolutely livid" at changes to the original plans including moving the location of 700 dwellings towards Alphington.
It has also raised safety concerns after it emerged that the site of the proposed new school has been moved away from the village.
Mrs Meadowcroft said: "We wanted the school on our side as our local school is choc-a-bloc and access to it is highly dangerous too.
"This change means that Alphington children and all the other children in the 1,000 new Teignbridge houses on the north side of the road will have to cross the dual carriageway. How can they possibly cycle or walk to school if they have to cross over such a busy road at traffic lights?"
Another "big unwelcome change" is the locating of a Park and Ride facility for 700 cars on Matford River Valley Park to replace the existing site.
Mrs Meadowcroft added: "The current Park and Ride at Matford is perfect position for all traffic, whereas the new one will be difficult to access from Dawlish and Exminster."
The group is also fighting against up to 500 new homes in the village itself that they say would exacerbate traffic congestion and push infrastructure to the limit.
Proposals for the biggest development - comprising of up to 1,350 homes at Matford - came under scrutiny on Monday when residents were given a chance to have their say at a public exhibition.
Caroline Aird, chairman of Exminster Parish Council, said: "This is a whole new community on green fields within a community. It will undoubtedly have a major effect on Alphington, Exminster and Exeter."
Other concerns were voiced over potential traffic congestion in the area as well as the "lack" of new community and healthcare facilities in the plans.
Andrew Penna of AP Planning appointed by Bovis Homes for the development, said: "What we are proposing is a big development between two existing communities, promising to be of great benefit to the area. We want to build upon the success of Cranbrook, providing much-needed new homes as well as boosting the local economy."
There will be another chance to see the plans at the Victory Hall in Exminster on Monday December 16.
Plans are likely to be formally submitted to Teignbridge District Council in the New Year.
