The number of homes in Dawes Lane, Sarratt, would roughly double if both Burlington Developments and Antler Homes’ planning applications, for 44 and 20 properties respectively, are approved. Sarratt residents protesting the developments (Image: Helen Lynch)“It is vandalism of our history and countryside for developer greed,” said Dawes Lane Action Group chair Helen Lynch. HGV trying to squeeze through Sarratt (Image: Helen Lynch)It also contains 300 to 600-year-old hedgerows which would need to be partially "ripped out" to widen the access to the 44-home estate. Another resident, who has lived in the road for 35 years, told the Watford Observer "it will change the whole feel of the village”. Sarratt residents protesting the developments (Image: Helen Lynch)Others urged decision makers “don’t forget that this is a village and not a town” and predicted “carnage” on the roads if approved.