People living in a smart estate are due to meet developers over fears that new homes could block their views of the river.

Crest Nicholson has unveiled plans for 151 houses and flats at Ingress Park in Greenhithe as part of its latest development phase, entitled The Pier.

The scheme has been revised after planning consent for 230 homes was given in 2010.

Despite the reduction, the proposals have sparked major concern among some neighbours on the estate who say the new buildings will block their views of the River Thames, a key selling point when they bought the homes.

They claim residents living below the fourth floor in four apartment blocks will lose their views of the water.

On Monday, the developers will meet residents to discuss the concerns, which also include extra traffic and limited parking.

Ingress Park resident Gary Carmen said: “Many residents were unaware of the development or feel it was not described correctly when they bought their homes.”

He claimed new buyers were unaware of the final phase, despite local searches, even though prior planning permission was approved in 2010.

“It is felt by local residents that we were misinformed about the river views when Crest knew they were going to be of a temporary nature,” he said.

“Many residents are not objecting to the future developments for the final phase.

“We simply want our concerns to be considered, and not to ruin the beautiful Ingress Park.

“The chief executive of Crest Nicholson states on their website that they place their customers at the heart of everything they do. The residents, who are still their customers, would like to see Crest stand by this statement and act accordingly.”

The plans were unveiled at an exhibition last month before Crest Nicholson submitted a formal planning application.

Developers say the majority of residents who attended the event were in support of the plans.

Peter Diffley, of Crest Nicholson, said: “The revised plans are a dramatic reduction not only in the number of residential units but also in the overall bulk and height of the buildings, thereby improving views for the vast majority of existing properties.”