A number of residents are concerned about the amount of traffic a new development will bring to the town.

The development of the Old Haberdashers’ Sports Ground in Croxdale Road, Borehamwood, has caused many residents to object to building due to the traffic it will bring into the town.

The proposed plans will demolish the existing sports buildings and build 170 residential homes, 78 flats and 31 bed houses along with parking spaces.

The proposed development is planned to be built on the open space facing Croxdale Road.

Debbie Maya, 60, Meryfield Close, said: “I am very much against it. The council are building and building.

“They do not take into consideration schools and other things.

“As well the nature and habitat of many animals will be ruined. Where are they going to go? In our houses?

“I think they should just leave it alone. They want to build 176 houses or dwellings on the land.

“My conservatory will be at the same level of some of the houses. I don’t want someone looking into my house.”

Anna Roth, of Beech Drive, in Borehamwood, said: “I and many friends who live close by are concerned that the traffic and parking situation will deteriorate with the rise of population around this area.

“The already terrible traffic through the centre of Borehamwood would become horrendous.”

Lewis Fisher said: “I am dead against the proposal to create flats at the Old Habs site.

“My neighbour and several residents around the Linton Avenue and Croxdale Road area created a petition, specifically against the opening up of the gate from the proposed development into Linton Avenue.

“This will be a nightmare for a whole host of reasons.”

Hertsmere Borough Cllr Michelle Vince used to be on the planning committee but has recently left the committee due to not being allowed to have your own view.

Cllr Vince said: “How much more building can the town take? We do not have the right infrastructure.

“On a Saturday when the Synagogue is full, you cannot park anywhere on these roads. This is only one day a week.

“If we cannot cope on a Saturday we cannot cope with new housing.

“The more people who come to the meetings, plans tend to be rejected. More people need to come to these meetings.”

The site of the Old Haberdashers’ Association sports ground and club house both are currently owned by Hertsmere Borough Council.

Cath Shepherd, spokesman from Hertsmere Borough Council, said: “We have received a planning application which is in the early stages of being assessed by our Planning department with no date currently set for it to be considered by the council’s Planning Committee.

“It should be noted that the council owns the freehold of this site and there is no agreement in place to sell the land.”