PLANS to build a home for a gypsy family in Bromham has resulted in more than 500 letters of objection being sent to Wiltshire Council.

A third packed public meeting was held in the village after a revised plan for a static home with a day room and space for a touring caravan, septic tank and parking was sent to Wiltshire Council.

But villagers do not think the changes, which include a bund and landscaping, have improved the scheme and they are still opposed to the plan, which will be discussed by the eastern area planning committee.

Among those who wrote to complain was Ian Potter who said: "This application is in open country side in a prominent position at one of the highest points in Bromham village. It can be clearly seen from the road and surrounding footpaths.

"This type of development will have an unacceptable impact on the appearance of the landscape, detrimental to the surrounding countryside."

Malcolm Paget wrote: "This is an inappropriate development, as applied for, would decrease land available for agricultural purposes and associated local employment and it will never be replaced at a time when

growing food is of national importance and is likely to become more so."

Nigel Wellings was worried about safety for if there was an increase in traffic. He wrote: "The road is single track and is often used by cyclists, horse riders and farm vehicles."

Parish council chairman Peter Paget said: "The revision to the plan did nothing to improve it in our eyes. People at the latest public meeting still had all the same concerns about access and appearance."

He thanked Wiltshire Councillor Jonathan Seed who chaired the public meetings and had shown support for the village's concerns.

Wiltshire highways officers have recommended the plan is refused because of the access sight lines and the fact that the site is remote from public transport and village amenities and so occupiers would need to use their own transport.