A decision on the development proposals for Abermorddu, part of the council's UDP, is now expected in August following a public inquiry.

The land is to the west of Abermorddu Primary School and residents have been campaigning to stop the plans.

Peter Guest of Abermorddu Residents' Committee, is raising awareness of the wildlife in the area.

The group collected more than 140 signatures against the proposal on the grounds there will be increased traffic, loss of countryside and a strain on local services.

Mr Guest reflected on the public inquiry which took place last year.

He said: "Hopefully we have put forward a good case and we are just waiting for the results. We thought we would know by April but it could be August when we find out."

The allocation of the land for building is part of Flintshire's Unitary Development Plan, a 15-year vision setting out planning guidelines, and some changes could affect Abermorddu, Hope, Caergwrle and Cefnybedd.

Caergwrle Councillor, Stella Jones, said: "I'm against any development on that field.

"I realise there's a need for affordable housing, but there are a number of terraced houses in the village that are not selling.

"It is the only piece of land that separates Caergwrle, Abermorddu and Cefnybedd."

The National History Museum is currently carrying out a survey to explore the exact nature and distribution of the bluebell species in the UK and to find out if there is any threat to them.

* According to the UDP, Abermorddu falls into the second category for "growth potential", which includes the larger villages, and the report says it has potential for growth of eight to 15 per cent.

The council responded to the 735 representations made on proposed changes to the UDP, which were published for consultation between November and December, 2006.

A reply to the residents said: "In terms of accessibility and impact on the highways network, the chief highways officer has no objection to the allocation of the site and notes it can be served by two means of access.

"The settlement of Hope, Caergwrle, Abermorddu and Cefnybedd is considered to be a highly sustainable one being well served by a good range of facilities and services."