RESIDENTS in a Forest road say they want the height reduced of two new homes being built nearby.

Paul Myrosz of Morse Road, Drybrook claims his home, and that of a neighbour, has been "invaded" by the development on the site of the former Nelson's Arms pub.

He is having his own home independently valued, fearing the new development could knock tens of thousands of pounds off the value of his, and a neighbours' property.

Mr Myrosz wrote to the Forest of Dean District Council calling for a halt to the development and the height of the houses lowered.

Property developer Andy Gibbs, of Ross, said he was unaware of any problems and the Forest of Dean District Council says the matter is being investigated.

Mr Myrosz wrote to the council: "The entire neighbourhood is disgusted at the actual height of these dwellings and are totally out of character for the area... in reality we have had our properties invaded by these dwellings which are being built at this height without any thought to the people who live in the locality.

"Our property has been devalued and we have privacy issues with these dwellings.We request that the development be stopped and Forest of Dean Planning go back retrospectively to amend the height of these dwellings to a sensible level and lowered."

He told the Review: "On the plans we were shown, it did show that we would only see the tops of the roofs from the rear of our, and our elderly neighbour's, properties.

"Although this was not welcome, we all realised the site needed re-developing and it was the best outcome that we could expect.

"In October 2014 the two plots were started, it soon became apparent that the level of these buildings was going to be much higher than shown on the plans, and with the buildings now at roofing stage, we can see that these buildings are much higher.

"It turns out that the plans we were given by the planning department were not to scale, and show the (new) houses lower in comparison to ours. So, in reality, we now look directly into the first floor windows.

"How can anyone presented with plans from the Forest of Dean Council make a valid judgment on them when they are not to scale?

"One of the council's planning team visited our house and agreed they are too high. We have a recording of this conversation."

Mr Gibbs, told the Review: "I do not know of any problems regarding the plans or the development. I suggest you contact the council."

A council spokesman said: "The council is aware that concerns have been raised regarding whether the development is being constructed in accordance with the approved plans.

"The matter is currently under investigation by the council's planning enforcement team."