A GROUP of residents living on or near Higher Road in Crediton, have formed an action group to oppose a plan to build 65 homes.

The planning application for the site, which runs along Higher Road, joining Alexander Road junction at one end and finishing near George Hill at the other was recently altered by the applicant, Place Land LLP.

Local residents have concerns about the potential amount of extra traffic, strain on infrastructure, schooling, environmental issues and doctor’s surgeries.

Originally the plan was to build 75 properties.

The group was formed following a meeting of Sandford Parish Council on June 7, when a number of residents who felt similarly about the development decided to take action for themselves.

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