A proposal by Gladman property promoters to build 95 houses to the south east of the village has left residents in a state of shock.

CARO, Chilcompton Against Rural Over-development, has leafletted the entire village urging residents to fight against the development, which would increase the community by 10%, by writing letters of objection to Mendip District Council.

Meanwhile an online petition has been set up, generating more than 350 signatures in just a few days.

Rich Morgan, CARO spokesman, said: “We’ve got to get our voices heard in any way we can. We’ve got to stop this unwanted and unsustainable development.”

CARO itself has grown to well over a hundred members and can be contacted at: [email protected]