MASKED protesters joined forces in a show of solidarity against plans to “destroy” a “little oasis” with plans for 30 new homes.
The Residents Against Glyders Expansion - otherwise known as RAGE - stood their ground off Essex Way in Benfleet - in an effort to stop anyone building on the green belt land.
The group - outraged at the plans for the land off the Glyders by Reeds Hill Farm - fear the build will only spell disaster for the “abundance of wildlife” at the site.
The campaigners dressed in animal masks to underline the impact of the development on wildlife.