A major plan to add up to 700 homes to an affluent Teesside village has attracted hundreds of objections.

Cameron Hall Developments and Jomast Developments have applied for outline planning permission for up to 700 homes at Wynyard Village along with a “community centre, care and medical facilities, open space, golf course improvements and associated works”.

The property companies say it marks the largest project since the village was founded and was “a comprehensive and coordinated approach to enhance Wynyard Village” linking back to the original vision for the area.

The proposals have drawn more than 250 comments of objection describing the plans as overdevelopment and “creeping urban sprawl” which would destroy a community, turn a tranquil village into a “massive brick jungle” and cause traffic chaos.

The Northern Echo: An artists's impression of what Wynyard Village could look like. Picture: Cameron Hall Developments/Jomast Developments An artists's impression of what Wynyard Village could look like. Picture: Cameron Hall Developments/Jomast Developments (Image: Picture: Cameron Hall)

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Objectors raise issues including destruction of woodland and wildlife habitats, loss of green space, increased traffic, “congestion and gridlock”, parking, noise, air pollution, public transport, golf course disruption, crime and anti-social behaviour, loss of privacy, consultation and information, property values, safety, flooding and local plans.

Comments included:

“Wynyard, as we were sold, and I am sure in the original developers’ visions, is becoming a sprawling collection of properties with no soul or character. People have been sold down the river”;

“Decimating the woodland will have a catastrophic effect on all the wildlife… The village does not have the infrastructure to cope with the population at present, let alone adding another 700 houses. The very name of the area Wynyard Village must surely be called into question as the plans look to double the number of houses in the area”;

The Northern Echo: An artist's impression of what Wynyard Village could look like. Picture: Cameron Hall Developments/Jomast Developments An artist's impression of what Wynyard Village could look like. Picture: Cameron Hall Developments/Jomast Developments (Image: Picture: Cameron Hall)

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“Wynyard has grown too big and it needs to be protected from further development”;

“The proposed changes will finally demolish what woodland the village has remaining which will be utterly devastating for the vast array of wildlife living there”;

“We are particularly concerned at building houses on the 13th and 14th holes of the golf course, again removing many trees as well as environmental and wildlife habitats… These 700+ houses are not required and will only continue to ruin what was once a very pleasant village to live”;

“How can Wynyard cope with a conservative estimate of an extra 1,400 vehicles passing through it? Think about the extra pollution and fumes that will bring. There is one school in Wynyard now and it is full already without all of the other developments that are current let alone planned.”

The Northern Echo: An artist's impression of what Wynyard Village could look like in the near future. Picture: Cameron Hall Developments/Jomast Developments An artist's impression of what Wynyard Village could look like in the near future. Picture: Cameron Hall Developments/Jomast Developments (Image: Picture: Cameron Hall)

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A spokesman for Cameron Hall Developments and Jomast Developments said in response: “We understand that some residents have raised concerns about this new proposal and take this very seriously.

“While it is our aim to deliver additional amenities and new homes to create opportunities for more people to enjoy life on the estate, we want to give reassurance that developing the estate in a considerate and measured way is our absolute priority.

“The proposal has been very carefully considered. We are aiming to enhance the facilities within the estate for current residents by delivering more high-quality amenities. The volume of homes proposed has been calculated based on the existing density of the estate, focusing on a low-density approach with beautiful landscaping and greenspace in keeping with the rest of the estate.

“The proposal is currently in outline form and more detailed plans will be formulated through the planning process. As the plans evolve, we will be in a position to consult with all appropriate stakeholders.”

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The spokesman said they could consult the Wynyard Residents’ Association, residents, council officers and golf club members: “We are committed to giving all interested parties an opportunity to share their views at a series of focus groups as their opinion really matters to us, which we will take on board as part of the next stage of planning.

“It’s our goal that our aspirations for new amenities for the village align with those of the residents, so throughout the planning process we will meet regularly to allow feedback to be shared.

“During the planning process, as with any development of this kind, we will also develop thorough strategies around all areas of importance, including ecology, environmental, greenspace and traffic.

“In terms of Wynyard Golf Club, we are proposing to alter a small element of the course only and our objective is to maintain a fully operational championship golf course at all times.”