Furious locals have hit out as plans for an 'intrusive' gian ferris wheel at a retail park, as they argue riders will be able to peer into their gardens.

Residents living next to Ashford Designer Outlet in Kent, say the proposed 108ft structure would allow riders to look into their homes.

Managers at neighbouring Cherrytree Nursery School have branded the wheel a 'vanity project' amid claims they weren't even consulted on proposals.

And they believe the towering structure would pose safeguarding issues for children at their establishment.

Meanwhile, other locals questioned who would want to get a birdseye view of the area - saying there's nothing to see but 'buildings'.