Campaigners in Rossington, near Doncaster, are opposing plans by Albemarle Homes to build 130 houses on Littleworth Lane fields, arguing the development would destroy ancient woodland and threaten rare plants and endangered animals. The group, Preserve Littleworth Lane Fields, has mobilised ahead of any formal planning submission, and an ecological consultant working with them has secured Natural England recognition of the site as "ancient woodland", which means the developer will now need to carry out further surveys and assessments before proceeding.

Residents, including Kev Haigh and Gary Cantrill, describe watching wildlife such as rabbits and crows from their homes and say the fields, close to a heritage site linked to a Roman fortress, are locally treasured. Campaigners note that a similar 2009 proposal by Persimmon Homes for the same site collapsed after survey requirements for the woodland proved too onerous, and they have also raised concerns that a local businessman owns several neighbouring fields, raising fears of further development. Albemarle Homes did not respond to requests for comment.