CAMPAIGNING Rhoose residents have come out in force against developers who, they claim, are ruining their village and endangering their health.

Members of the Rhoose Village Preservation Group met at leader Grace Watkins' Porthkerry Road home on Monday, to discuss a plan of action against proposals to build more houses.

There have also planned a public meeting at the Rhoose Community Hall on Saturday March 8, at 6.30pm.

With three sites around the small community look set to be developed, Grace, 68, and her daughter and son-in-law Catherine and Andrew Bailey are determined to stop them.

Teacher Catherine, 41, a Science Masters degree holder, said: "I was incensed when a Cofton's questionnaire came through my door asking me which part of Rhoose I would like developed.

There was a choice of northern Rhoose around Fontygary, north of the railway or western expansion of Rhoose Point."

IT Consultant Andrew, 37, added: "We are determined to stop more houses coming to the village. It's too small to be maintain any more people moving into the area.

"Those who can afford to buy here will be affluent, probably owning at least one car.

The pollution will be incredible and we don't have the infrastructure for increased traffic."

Vale of Glamorgan Council Leader Jeff James told the News: "The National Assembly inspector modified the Unitary Development Plan, recommending the north part of Rhoose Point become residential and the Vale council have taken this into account.

"There is a six-week public consultation period from February 10 for people to register their objections.

They should write to the Planning Department, for the attention of Rob Thomas, head of Planning and Trans-portation.

"I have already written my objections to Cofton's planning application for 200 houses extending Rhoose Point.

And although I have not received an invitation to the meeting on Saturday, I will be attending."