A petition has been set up to oppose the building of a 25-storey tower block in Watford, which is part of a wider project to provide 485 homes.

The Croxley Green Residents Association said it won't be in keeping with surrounding buildings in Ascot Road, and there isn't the infrastructure to support it.

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They said the development is on an unprecedented scale for Watford and will have a devastating effect on the surrounding area.

Petitioners say the building of almost 500 apartments will result in major traffic disruption and there isn't enough allocated parking.

They are urging people to write to Watford Borough Council with their objections. The authority said no date had been fixed for the planning application to be determined.

The developers Orion asked the council and community to consider the ripple effect the £90m project would have on the local economy.

Richard Olsen, Orion's chairman, said: "We appreciate tall buildings divide opinion and when looking at the design, it is important to consider the need for homes, job creation and the economic benefits this will deliver for local businesses and residents".