Shocked and angry neighbours hope to get answers next week after trees blocking motorway noise and views were removed without warning.

A public meeting will be held next Friday (April 15) to discuss the clearance of a row of trees, believed to be about 40-years-old, from an embankment next to the M11 northbound near Fiddlers Hamlet, Epping Forest.

People living in the hamlet were furious after the trees were removed without warning on February 1.

The work was carried out by contractors for Highways England, which said letters were written warning residents – but not delivered.

Neighbours claim to have noise readings from gardens equivalent to a jet aircraft ‘constantly taking off’ since the trees were cut down.

They also say their views have been spoiled and they fear increased pollution levels.

At the meeting next week, they are also expected to claim house prices have dropped since the work.

Epping Forest MP Eleanor Laing is reported to be attending the meeting, after earlier saying she was “extremely concerned” by the situation.

Representatives of Highways England, which arranged the meeting, will be present.

The event starts at 4pm in St Albans Church, Coopersale Common.