Campaigners who fear plans to turn an equestrian centre into houses will spark a "traffic nightmare" have commissioned a road safety survey.

Members of the Oxhey Village Environment Group (OVEG), who are petitioning against the development in Bucks Avenue, Watford, have asked Milestone - an independent transport planning consultancy, to carry out traffic survey.

Developers, Clovercourt Fusion, have submitted plans to build 35 flats and houses on the former Bucks Meadow Riding School site.

As the development straddles across the boundaries of both Watford and Hertsmere Borough Council, a dual application has been submitted.

OVEG committee member, Kim Baxter, described the current traffic situation as "horrendous" and said the development will make it a "nightmare".

The report states the plans do not provide enough room for two vehicles to pass through safely and by narrowing the footpath it will make dangerous.

It also highlights that vehicles such as bin lorries will end up mounting the curb due to the lack of space for them to turn around.

The consultants also referred to in the traffic report that the developers commissioned, which outlined that on average, roughly 18 cars go in and out of the Bucks Avenue and Sherwoods Road in the morning rush hour and 17 cars come in and out of the site in the evening rush hour.

The report said that whilst the development would only bring an additional two to three vehicles, the developers report does not consider the impact it will have on delays and queuing traffic during the rush hours.

Ms Baxter, of Sherwoods Road, said: "We are very concerned, because of the number of issues the report identifies.

"The narrow access and the effect it will have on the neighbouring properties is too dangerous - and on this basis the development shouldn't go ahead. The developers report also does not take into account that having the entrance to the allotments there and the circular walk, will mean there is an increase of people both on foot and bike.

"It is shocking that Highways could potentially approve this application in principle despite these serious concerns."

Spokesperson for Hertfordshire County Council, Tom Shipp, said: "Hertfordshire County Council, as the highways authority, has been contacted by both Hertsmere and Watford councils about this planning application.

"We are reviewing information submitted by both the applicant and the residents’ own transport review and will respond in due course."