RESIDENTS and councillors have joined forces to oppose controversial plans foracaravan site at Bradwell Marina.

Strutt and Partner has applied to Maldon District Council to change the use of the piece of land on behalf of Port Flair Ltd.

The plans would see 70 static caravans put up, which would be for holiday use.

Bradwell Parish Council has now decided to object to the plans, saying the caravans would be outside the village development area.

Councillors said they had major concerns over the proposed increase in population and vehicles in the area for eight months of the year.