RESIDENTS fed-up with planning applications being submitted which will change the appearance of their village are holding a meeting tonight.

During the past few years, Stockton Borough Council has been inundated with planning applications from developers wanting to build apartment blocks in Eaglescliffe and Egglescliffe.

Residents have objected to the plans numerous times and have often been successful in having them turned down or withdrawn.

Their latest success came on Wednesday when members of the council's planning committee refused an application to demolish a building known as The Rookery to make way for apartments.

However, residents who are still fed-up with the applications or want further information about new ones are invited to attend the meeting at 5.30pm at Egglescliffe CE Primary School hall.