A PLAN to build new houses near the River Severn on the edge of Worcester has faced criticism from potential neighbours who say their homes are already suffering from drainage problems.

Up to four new homes could be built in fields next to two recently built homes in Bevere off Northwick Road on the edge of Worcester.

The application asks for ‘permission in principle’ to build up to four new homes on the plot of land on the corner of Northwick Road and Green Lane, near to more than 100 new homes built at Gwillams Farm.

A number of objections have been raised by neighbours in Northwick Road who say the homes should not be allowed to be built as the area already suffers from drainage issues.

Objectors also fear polluted water could flow into the nearby River Severn.

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One objector in Northwick Road said: “We witnessed first-hand, the complexity of safely providing drainage for fresh and foul water, foul water in particular, having to be pumped uphill to an opposite mains sewer, noted by Severn Trent to now be at full capacity.

“Our property sits at a higher level, yet we encountered significant challenges with this, further development can only exacerbate this situation and as already observed by Severn Trent Water, create a high-level risk of fouling the nearby springs and ponds that flow into the River Severn.”

A statement included with the application said: “Whilst for consideration under the technical details stage, it is likely that the proposed development would be sited around a single access drive into the site, with rear gardens adjoining the western and northern site boundaries.

“The external materials of the dwellings would be carefully chosen to engage with the edge of city context of the site, and harmonise with the existing local properties.

“The proposals would incorporate sufficient off-road parking and turning spaces for the proposed development so that vehicles can turn and leave the site in a forward gear.”

Cadent Gas has called for the plans to be redrawn saying in an objection to the application that the new homes would be built too close to one of its major pipes.