Plans for 133 new homes have been slammed for being “out of keeping” with nearby terrace houses.

Concerns have been raised after a planning application was submitted by developers Curin and Co in Sydney Road, Watford.

The existing commercial buildings could be replaced with a block of homes that is seven storeys high and another which is 10 storeys with parking spaces and cycle storage.

Most people’s concerns relate to the lack of parking and extra traffic the new homes are likely to bring.

Linda Brooks, who lives in Sydney Road, says the seven storey block behind the existing terraces will “over shadow” the gardens and reduce the amount of light and sunlight into their homes.

She raised concerns about the plan and said: “The additional traffic generated, lack of parking in the development and the increased pressure on the already over stretched local amenities will make everyday life in West Watford even more troublesome than usual.”

Aftab Hussain, who also lives in Sydney Road, added: “I am strongly against this proposal of two apartment buildings simply because it will be out of keeping with the character of the area.

“Furthermore, Sydney Road is already narrow and struggling to service its residents.

“Where is this extra traffic going to go?”

Janet Evans, of Sydney Road, called the proposed buildings an “eyesore”.

She said: “The sheer scale of this development is totally unacceptable.

“Our parking is already extremely very tight and with the entrance to the new site we will lose several vital parking spaces which is very unfair to existing residents.

“The height of the proposed buildings is completely out of character with the surrounding area which will cause loss of privacy, daylight, noise pollution and be an eye sore to residents.”

Steve Carey, a spokesperson Curin and Co, previously told The Observer: “We have chosen this location as Watford has a housing need due to being a brownfield site.”

The plans have just been submitted and will be heard by Watford Borough Council’s plannign committee in due course.

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