A plan to extend the Angus village of Glamis by 21 homes has been approved by councillors.
The housing site at Mary Countess Way, north of the A94, is partially completed with 10 homes constructed.
The developer, FJE Homes, had planning permission to build a further 14 homes on the site but wanted to replace 12 of these larger homes into 21 smaller dwellings.
There had been 10 written objections to the plans.
William Dougan, whose home is next to the development site addressed the development standards committee with his concerns.
He said: “Poor quality, high density homes are not appropriate to Glamis.
“We are concerned about the sewage. We were told from day one that it could only hold 24 homes.
“We feel the amount of homes in this development would be dangerous for the village.”
Other objectors raised concerns over adverse effects on tourism, inadequate drainage, impact on a conservation area and inadequate car parking.
Developer Francesco Esposito spoke to the committee on the sewage issue.
He said: “Planning permission for 24 homes was given in 2007. To date 10 have been completed, leaving planning permission for a further 14.
“Scottish Water plan to upgrade the treatment plant, but this might not happen for another two years. I have indicated that I am prepared to contribute towards this cost. I ask that any planning permission conditions apply to building beyond 14 homes.”
He added that the homes would be finished using the same materials including stone renders and slate roofs as the ones already completed at the site.
The plans were granted with the condition that no work starts on any of the 21 homes until there is evidence that the public drainage system can cope.
Angus Council’s landscape service made no objections to the plans on the understanding £500 per house is provided by the applicant towards the upgrade of play equipment in Strathmore Terrace.
The 21 homes will consist of 15 single-storey, four two-storey and two 1.5-storey dwellings, arranged around three courtyards. Plans identify landscaping and boundary enclosures, with a beech hedge around the site.