RESIDENTS turned up in force to look at plans for a new housing development in their village.
Around 80 people went along to the public exhibition in Keyworth to view the display, which outlined plans for over 230 new homes on land next to Nicker Hill.
The proposal also includes a 29-acre country park and community allotments.
Village resident John Rowley, 73, was amongst those who went to view the plans at St Mary Magdalene Church, in Selby Lane, yesterday.
He said: "I think it is a very carefully worked-out scheme. We are lucky a country park has been included. I would visit it."
John Roberts, 69, also thought the park was a good addition to the development.
He said: "It looks quite nice. I think the park is very good and the development will cater for all ages."
The development would be made up of 173 houses and a further 60 properties for the elderly, comprising of 20 self-contained bungalows and 40 warden-aided apartments.
But not all residents were happy with the plans, which have been put forward by developer Commercial Estates Group.
Keyworth resident, Derek Gee, 77, said: "It is not suitable. There are better sites in the village. It is just in the middle of nowhere."
Some people were worried about the lack of amenities around the area where the plans have been proposed.
Others aired concerns that nearby homes would lose a percentage of their value.
Richard Burke, of the Commercial Estates Group, said he was pleased with the turnout.
He said: "It has been completely non-stop. There has been a lot of good comments and good feedback.
"We will take on board everyone's comments and where possible make changes."
Members of the public can also view the plans today from 11am to 4pm, at the church hall. The plans will be decided at a future Rushcliffe Borough Council planning meeting.
