Bosses have introduced measures in a bid to cut down on problems created by the works

Building bosses have pledged to bring in new measures at a Doncaster housing estate after residents were left fuming when homes were caked in grime and dust during building works.

People living in the Warren Park development in Bessacarr say their lives are being made a misery by nearby building and excavation works, with homes being coated with dust particles from diggers.

Developer Honey Homes say it is aware of the complaints and is now addressing residents’ concerns.

One said: “We have been experiencing significant airborne dust from the construction works, which is settling on our homes, gardens, outdoor furniture, children’s play equipment and vehicles.

“Despite numerous complaints from residents, the problem continues. This is not an isolated issue – the whole street has made complaints about the dust and the impact it is having on our daily lives.

“The level of dust is now affecting our health.

“My family and I have been experiencing symptoms that we believe are related to the poor air quality, and we are extremely worried about the potential long-term effects of breathing in this dust on a daily basis.

“We are unable to enjoy or safely use our garden, and we have had to spend considerable time cleaning both inside and outside our home, only for the dust to return again.

“My children are unable to play outside as they normally would, and we have been left feeling trapped in our own home because of the constant dust contamination.”

Another said: “A thick dust has covered windows, doors, patios, garden furniture and vehicles.

“There’s dust entering homes when windows or doors are opened and residents are unable to ventilate their homes.”

A Honey spokesperson said: “We appreciate the concerns of local residents regarding the noise and dust created by excavation works at our development which has been exacerbated by the sustained period of hot weather we have experienced.

“We have been applying dust suppression methods and, as of this week, have further enhanced them in response to the concerns.

“This now sees us using two bowsers throughout the day which spray large amounts of water across the areas of land where the excavation works are taking place. In addition, we have daily morning and afternoon road sweeps to also manage the dust.

“We have also proactively met with a number of residents and offer a free window cleaning service to those close by who require it.

“We would like to assure residents that all activity is being carried out in accordance with the planning permission granted. We aim to complete the excavation works as soon as possible which will reduce noise and dust creation from this activity and we will continue to actively manage the situation.”