Written objections from members of the public highlight several issues with the plans – including access, roads, sewage, and the size of the development, on land near Kirkton Farm.

With a current population of more than 2,000 people, concerns have also been raised about whether or not the primary school could cope with an influx of families moving to the area.

One objector said they were concerned about the size of the development, via the council’s website.

They wrote: “The number of proposed units is more than 10 per cent of the current number of houses in Cardross. This is not a modest increase.” They also said the number of cars ‘will significantly increase’.

Another person objected as they believe builders should stop developing ‘prime agricultural land’.

They wrote: “As the population of this planet continues to increase future generations will have difficulty producing enough food. I know it is the easiest land for the builders but we have to build on poorer land of which there is plenty about.” The same objector also raised concerns about Cardross Primary School, and its ability to cope with an influx of pupils.

They said: “I understand the school is now very near capacity, as there would be quite a large number of children in the new houses this could require additional size to be added. Is there room to increase the size of the school?” An archaeologist from the West of Scotland Archaeology Service has also been consulted about the proposal.

They recommended an evaluation is carried out before the council grant permission for the site, to see if there are any items of archaeological importance on the site.

A spokesman for Argyll and Bute Council said many factors were considered when deciding on applications, such as local schools and facilities, in line with policy set out by the Scottish Government.

He added that for housing, a development of more than 50 dwellings, or a site more than 50 hectares, is considered ‘a major development’.

He said: “For major developments applicants need to carry out pre-application consultations (sometimes known as a PAC) with the community – this includes sending details of the proposal to the council and to local community councils consulting the wider community using at least one locally advertised event.

“They are also required to prepare a design and access statement, setting out information about the design of the proposal and how access for the disabled has been considered.” A spokeswoman for Avant Homes, the company behind the development, said: “Our proposal for 140 properties at the Cardross site falls within the 158 unit allocation agreed by both the government and Argyll and Bute Council. “The council has indicated that there would not be a detrimental effect on the local infrastructure, including schools and access and our proposal falls in line with the council’s and the national placemaking agenda.

“As part of the planning application process, the council will provide an opportunity for those interested to make comments on the application and we look forward to working with them to address any comments received.”