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Residents opposed to plans for 11 new homes on back garden land in Watford clashed when builders brought a bulldozer within metres of a protected badgers' sett.

Homebuilders Visao Ltd have permission to build 11 new homes on land behind properties in Ridge Lane and Gammons Lane, following approval from a planning inspector.

Steve Johnson, of the Ridge Association, said: "They (the developers) are totally out of order.

"They've got no regard for wildlife or its preservation."

Innes Gray, from Consensus Planning on behalf of Visao Ltd, said the JCB was too heavy to be used 20 metres from the sett.

This will be replaced by a lighter model and work will recommence in the coming days, he added.

Mr Gray said: "I can understand residents' concerns but we're doing what we're supposed to be doing. We took advice from experts and we're following that advice."

9:37am Friday 18th April 2008

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