THIS is the first look a how a controversial bid for hundreds of homes in Swindon could look. Property developer One Swindon has put in a formal application to build 368 flats and houses the Sidings site running alongside the railway line between Rodbourne Road and Wootton Bassett Road. But nearby residents say they will fight the bid. They say the land is not suitable for housing as it is contaminated and is now an 'urban nature reserve' – habitat to deer, badgers, otters, bats and a host of smaller animals like slow worms. One Swindon’s plans would see a series of low-rise blocks put up along the south side of the railway line behind Dean Street, Newburn Crescent, and the park alongside. The development would be a mix of flats and houses with car access from Wootton Bassett Road and the plans include a shop and café.