"Monstrous" plans for 550 homes in an Essex village will "push struggling services well beyond the limits", say worried campaigners. Residents and an Essex MP are demanding that plans by DMJ Althorne Limited for the huge development, near Fambridge Road, Burnham Road, Station Road in Althorne, be scrapped. The plans also include up to 1,000 square metres of commercial space, a children's nursery and parks.