Angry Whitton residents are fighting a plan to demolish a bungalow and replace it with five homes.

Householders in Woodlawn Crescent plan to present a petition to borough councillors opposing the scheme to demolish a bungalow at number 29 and replace it with four two-storey, three-bedroom houses and a newly-built bungalow in front.

Residents fear the plan will lead to gridlock in their street.

They have received support from Vincent Cable, Liberal Democrat MP for Twickenham, who has written to the council on their behalf.

The development plans were submitted to Richmond Council last month.

A council spokesperson confirmed consultation had been completed and a decision on the application was due soon.

Opponents have raised a number of objections to the plan, including loss of light and privacy and concerns about parking.

Woodlawn Crescent residents raised a 90-name petition and Ellerman Avenue householders raised an 82-name petition.

Dr Cable, in a letter to the council, called it a gross over-development and totally out of character.

Protesters have organised three members to speak for all concerned residents when the matter comes before the planning committee of Richmond Council later this summer.

Margaret Parker, who organised one of the petitions, said the developers had made no provision for car parking in their proposals which could lead to an extra eight to ten cars parking in Woodlawn Crescent.

"It is a narrow road," she said. "The developer says there are spaces available but if they want to park outside it will be difficult for a fire engine or an ambulance to get through."

Ms Parker added: "The people who back on to the development will be completely overlooked. It will be three times the footprint of the existing bungalow."

Residents of Woodlawn Cresent and Ellerman Avenue have also expressed concerns about the loss of trees and green areas and strain on local services.