RESIDENTS have been left livid at plans for houses boasting beautiful vistas that will “steal” homeowners’ views of Walton’s Mere.

Developers have submitted blueprints for 16 homes on undeveloped land in North Street.

A report submitted as part of the application said the apartments “seek to benefit the extraordinary views” across Walton Mere.

But aggrieved residents say building on the site, once used as a boat shed and ramp, will block existing views for homeowners and elderly residents living in Havencroft Court.

Retired Rose Palmer, 68, of North Street, said: “I live right opposite the planned development and have beautiful views of the Mere.

“We want it to stay that way for the people of North Street.

“We are in a flood zone and the proposal is for the homes to be on stilts - so high it will block our view.

“We are very angry about this - people have bought their flats in the retirement home for the view.

“People also like to picnic on the neighbouring green and children also play football there.”

The “maisonette-style” development would comprise ground floor undercroft parking with residential space on the first floor and accommodation on the second floor.

A report said: “The proposal is to seek to benefit the extraordinary views across Walton Mere and provide superior accommodation whilst providing the necessary accommodation required for the local area.

“The area sits within a suburban setting and we believe should be considered as a brownfield site and therefore we believe residential use should not be an issue.

“The site occupies a unique location overlooking Walton Mere and has the benefit of beautiful views across the mere itself.

“It sits within a designated urban development area and therefore is in a position of providing good quality accommodation with spectacular vistas.

“The design of the units were intended to be of a scale which meets the local area, combined with a contemporary approach, making the most of the views by introducing large areas of glass, along with a swathe of colour.”

Tendring Council has the final say.