Plans to build dozens of new homes in a village already earmarked for the UK’s largest solar farm have left residents stunned.

Skylark Kent hopes to construct 48 homes and a second village hall in Graveney, between Seasalter and Faversham.

But residents say they are already served by a community building, and further development would be “a waste of time, money and space”.

The developer recently held a public consultation in the village ahead of any official planning bid.

Soon, a huge and unrelated project will see 900 acres of land in Graveney covered with 880,000 solar panels and a battery the size of 20 football pitches.

Meanwhile, Skylark hopes to build on two sites in the village, one off Seasalter Road and another on land west of Head Hill Road.

Beverly Swan, 68, who lives at the Four Horseshoes retirement park nearby, is against the scheme.

She labelled proposals for a second village hall “totally unnecessary”, adding plans for a car park and play area would create a noise nuisance.

“The infrastructure isn’t adequate,” she said.

“We haven’t got water pressure as it is.

“If someone next door puts on the shower or hosepipe, the water pressure drops.

“I know I sound like a ‘Nimby’ but we moved here for peace and quiet.”

Skylark invited Graveney and Goodnestone residents to a public consultation on Wednesday to hear about ideas for possible developments.

The firm explained it could deliver “extra infrastructure and housing for their village”.

If plans progress, 40 family homes - with 40% of them affordable - would be built at the site in Seasalter Road and Sandbanks Lane.

The company said it will provide open space alongside contributions towards education, health and transport.

Plans for the site to the west of Head Hill Road would see eight houses built and land earmarked for a “multi-functional village community building open space” and parking to “relieve local parking issues”, the developer said.

But Peter Chambers, who has lived at the Four Horseshoes Park for eight years, says the lack of infrastructure would cause problems.

And he has concerns about noise the development would generate.

“It is quiet, tranquil and out of the way, but they want to put a play area and parking there, which is going to be disruptive,” the 75-year-old said.

“Traffic is an issue as it’s already too busy - it’s a nightmare with the solar farm being constructed.

“It’s a waste of time, money and space.

“We have a perfectly serviceable village hall around the corner.

“If the other one wasn’t there, I would have applauded it, but we just don’t need it.”

In a statement released after the consultation at Graveney village hall, Skylark said it “appreciated the opportunity” to meet residents.

“We wanted views as to whether a new parking facility for the village to ease street parking issues along with new allotments to replace those lost to the village over time would be welcome,” it said.

“Finally, we indicated new sections of footpath could be created in our sites delivering part of wider aims by some residents to make walking in the village safer.

“To help provide these elements we proposed up to 48 new family houses in two locations all within easy walking distance of the school, 16 of which would be affordable, helping people stay in the village.

“We are grateful that more than 70 villagers attended and met us in person.

“We appreciated the opportunity to discuss options to add to the village facilities and the development that could facilitate them.

“We believe in consulting the community first and we are keen to reflect on the positive suggestions and the range of feedback we received before evolving any future plans.”