Plans for temporary accommodation pods in Rosyth have been unanimously thrown out by councillors.
Capital and Provincial had applied for permission to build 63 cabin-like homes at the former Forth Families’ Club site in Castle Road.
The pods would have accommodated contractors working on the Forth Replacement Crossing and the aircraft carriers under construction at Rosyth dockyard.
However, the plans were refused by Fife Council’s west planning committee after 142 people signed a petition opposing them and a further 191 signed a letter of objection.
Alice McGarry said the pods, which would have accommodated up to four inhabitants each, should be refused for “humanitarian” reasons.
She said: “This planning application is wrong on so many levels. I think it would be abhorrent to have people crammed into these units and forced to live in units which are not wholly acceptable.
“I think we are trying to cram far too many people into a far too small area and the impact on residents living nearby can’t be dealt with by screening with a few trees.”
The developers were not required by law to carry out a consultation because it was not considered to be a major development.
Willie Clarke said: “The planning laws of this country are not designed for ordinary people.
“I know there is nothing we can do about that here but for someone who wants to construct something and doesn’t take the time and effort to go and do some consultation, that is arrogance at the highest.”
After the meeting, Rosyth councillor Douglas Chapman said “This is great news for the community as this development was entirely inappropriate for a residential area.
“This issue has brought the community together, with 142 signing the petition and another 191 signing our letter of objection. I hope we can move forward with more beneficial activity to enhance our community.
“I would like to thank our very active campaign team for all their efforts and let’s hope this is the end of the matter and that there is no appeal from the developer.”