But now there is to be a second chance for everyone to have a say.
The government inspector hearing the Inquiry adjourned proceedings until May 5. The new meeting will now be held at Lydney Town Hall.
Mr Blake says he was amazed to find he was the only one at the Coleford hearing. He says he knows there are dozens and dozens of objectors and he wants them all to turn up for the new Inquiry.
Construction company Robert Hitchins has applied to build 750 houses on land east of Lydney, between Lydney bypass and Highfield Road.
Mr Blake said: "This is the biggest thing that has happened to Lydney for years and I know a lot of people are against it. I implore the residents of Lydney to try to attend the Public Inquiry at some time during its duration to show solidarity."
The development would increase the population of Lydney by approximately 5,000 and Mr Blake is warning it could stretch local services to breaking point.
There is only enough space at the cemetery to cater for the existing population for around five years, he says.
"The extra population would put pressure on doctors, dentists, schools and police to name but a few, all of which are already under extreme pressure."
He also raises concerns about an inadequate transport system, particularly when so many jobs have disappeared in Lydney.
Mr Blake said: "Unfortunately, due to the current recession there are many unemployed people in the town. Even at the best of times, how can new businesses be attracted to Lydney when 10 miles down the road in Chepstow the Welsh Development Agency offers businesses incentives and subsidies to set up there?"
Mr Blake is also concerned that the development could be an excuse to close Lydney Hospital.
He said: "We recently had to fight to keep the hospital open and what worries me is that if the development proceeds, there is no way the hospital will be able to cope.
"This would be an excuse to close it and take it elsewhere in the Forest and close the Dilke Hospital as well which was previously mooted."
The Environment Agency has now withdrawn its objection to the plans as it says the current proposals will not increase the flooding risk, although Lakeside Avenue is highlighted as a possible risk.
The Inquiry will now take place on Tuesday, May 5 to Thursday May 7 (10am to 1pm and 2pm to 5pm) and Friday, May 8 (9.30am to 2pm) at Lydney Town Hall.
Anyone who wants to speak at the Inquiry should arrive at the start of the meeting on May 5 to book a convenient time.
To find out more about the plans visit http://www.fdean.gov.uk">www.fdean.gov.uk and search the planning applications for P1097/08/OUT