RESIDENTS say they are "angry and annoyed" at plans for a new road which could devalue their home.
An application for a 2.3 mile relief road linking A612 Burton Road and B684 Mapperley Plains Road has been submitted to Gedling Borough Council.
However, homeowners in Clementine Drive, Mapperley Plains, say that the plans would degrade the quality of their life.
Business director Malcolm Ledgar, 54, said:"We went to the council and they told us that the plans had been around for 20 years but the oldest house here is about five years old so how were we to know.
"This new road will reduce the value of my house and the noise is going to be terrible.
"When you look at the plans for the road our homes aren't even on them because they are using old maps.
"I am up in arms about it and very annoyed and angry, much like my neighbours."
The application for the project known locally as the Gedling relief road has been submitted by the Homes and Communities Agency.
The road would run between Gedling Wood and Gedling Wood Farm, crossing Lambley Lane and would be a single 7.3m-wide carriageway and would carry a speed limit of 40mph.
Insurance arranger Susan Bell, 44, said: "When we bought this house there was a campaign to block any development and the plans got scrapped.
"Then out of the blue we get this letter and we are all very surprised.
"We are highly concerned about the increase in traffic, noise and pollution.
"There is a track 200 yards from our house and that is where the proposed road is.
"If it is given the go-ahead it will be horrendous.
"We are all really worried about the value of our homes and the increase in traffic that it will bring to our area."
According to property service Zoopla, houses on the currently street range from £176,094 to £569,647.
James Kirk, managing director of Alexanders, said: "Properties in the £350,000 category expect minimal disturbance.
"I do not disagree with the fact that the road could affect house prices and resale value.
"Anything that changes the proximity, noise, disturbance and the landscape can affect value.
"Resale value of the properties could fall between 15 and 30 percent."
Some residents believe that there should have been more consultation with them before the applications were submitted.
Spokesman Mark Banister from Homes and Communities Agency said: "We have been made aware of the issue raised by residents on Clementine Road regarding the planning application process for the Gedling relief road and we are working with both the borough council as the planning authority and county council throughout the consultation to consider any concerns"
A Gedling Borough Council spokesperson said:"Gedling Borough Council usually undertakes much wider consultation than this, and in this case has sent a further 750 letters, posted several site notices and has a large display in the foyer of the Civic Centre.
"The consultation period is still open and runs until the beginning of October.
"The Council welcomes the views of anyone affected by the proposals, regardless of whether they have been consulted directly, and will ensure that all views expressed will be reported and considered when the application is determined."
