A hugely significant day concerning the future of a Mendip village takes place next week.Three major planning applications for developments that could alter the future look and sustainability of Chilcompton are under appeal and an informal hearing for that appeal takes place on Tuesday, 2nd December, in Shepton Mallet. The applications were turned down by Mendip District Council, with the support of the Parish Council.

The three proposed developments, totalling 93 houses, are on Parsonage Lane, by Grange House, at Somer Lea, and on The Street, by White Hayes Cottage.The proposals have already brought residents out on to the streets in protest and galvanised local MP, Tessa Munt, into action.

There will also be a pre-meeting to develop a strategy for the hearing on Sunday, 30th November at the Church Hall, at 12.45 p.m.

Anyone who is planning to go to the hearing is welcome to come along to this meeting as well. It is expected that Tessa Munt will be present.

Chairman of the Parish Council, Jon Pike, said: "This is a battle the village simply has to win. All three proposed developments are on sites where there are no pavements and very narrow lanes which were designed for horse and carts. Residents have clearly spoken through the recently published Village Plan that they do not want these kinds of developments on greenfield sites.

"The local school is full and we've already exceeded our allotment of new houses, according to Mendip District Council's Local Plan. It's a cliché, but true – we have gone beyond the bounds of sustainability. Enough is enough."

There is as yet no agenda for the appeal hearing that is likely to take at least a day with the developers, the Councils and the general public having their say. There are also expected to be site visits, where the public will also be able to make comments.

Local resident, Geoff Kingman, said: "It is vital that we make ourselves heard on this issue. These applications affect the whole village and we must unite against unwanted and unneeded development that will harm our community and damage the character of the village and surrounding countryside."

The informal hearing begins at 10 a.m., at the Council Chamber, Shepton Mallet.