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A row is brewing in the Midland countryside with residents fighting a homes plan that could see their village's size increased by nearly a third.

A plan for homes on land in Upton Snodsbury in Worcestershire was refused by Wychavon District Council in February. Now developer Kingacre Estates has now challenged that ruling, meaning a government planning inspector will have the final say.

The site identified for construction consists of open agricultural land near current properties on Pershore Road, with the B4082 forming its southern border.

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Upton Snodsbury Parish Council said the scheme would "materially affect the character" of the village and create problems for healthcare serv

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