A disabled pensioner fears new traffic islands leading to a 135-home development in Whitfield will partially obstruct her drive.

Anne Chamberlain, also known as Sally, of Singledge Lane, said the developers’ drawings, showing the three traffic islands directly outside her home, would make parking and pulling out difficult.

This comes after a planning application for 135 homes in Singledge Lane has been submitted.

The proposals have met with opposition from residents who said the single-track narrow lane would not be able to cater for such a large number of cars and their cars.

Ms Chamberlain, 68, said: “This isn’t a case of not in my back yard. I accept that the plot of land will be built on, but not at the expense of denying a disabled old age pensioner complete access to her property.”

The retired school caretaker said the traffic islands would be placed opposite her home to stop people turning left.

The plans detailed how Ms Chamberlain would get in and out of her home, but Abbey Homes had not consulted her.

She said: “I would have to come out of my house, swing left, avoid three traffic islands while crossing three lanes of traffic. There’s no way I could get any large vehicle into my property. No one has put any common sense into it.”

As she struggles with mobility, she is now concerned that this will make getting out and about even harder for her.

She has contacted Dover MP Charlie Elphicke and objected to the plans with Dover District Council.

Mr Elphicke said: “I completely support her. This is a case of a developer that is greedy.

“They could cause misery to the residents of Singledge Lane just so they can get a fast buck.”

He said an access road should be put in place first and has urged the district council to stand firm on this.

He added that the development at the site needs to get going as soon as possible.

Mr Elphicke said: “They need to get on with it so everyone gets the benefits and we don’t have a situation where the village has all the planning built but not the benefit.”

The application will include 40 affordable homes, new vehicle and pedestrian access, internal roads, car parking and an open space including a children’s play area. Abbey Developments said it is the company’s policy not to comment on any press inquiries.