Two of TV’s most famous faces have spoken out in opposition to the planned Crossrail 2 station in Chelsea.

Felicity Kendal and Trevor Eve have hit out at proposals, saying the planned development on the current fire station site in Kings Road will destroy the character of the area they love.

Their support comes on the back of a petition, launched a month ago, which has been signed by more than 2,500 people to stop the Crossrail 2 plans.

The No Crossrail in Chelsea campaign has welcomed the intervention of the two stars, arguing the £1.2bn mega-station would ruin its heritage.

Ms Kendal, famed for her roles in The Good Life and Rosemary & Thyme, said she had no gripe with Crossrail 2, just the proposed Chelsea station.

“If a Crossrail station is built here it will destroy Chelsea as we know it. We are not opposed to Crossrail 2, we just don’t want a station in Chelsea,” she said.

“We are well-served by two underground stations and five bus routes. We don’t need a huge Crossrail station that will cost a fortune and just create yet another cloned High Street. We love Chelsea the way it is.”

The Walking Dead star Mr Eve warned: “These Crossrail stations aren’t like Tube stations. They are huge structures, with shops, bars, restaurants and offices.

“A station on the fire station site will destroy the streetscape of the King’s Road, will cost London over £1bn and will destroy the charm of Chelsea.”

'Voice of Chelsea'

Opponents to the scheme say the station would bring 72,000 people an hour passing through the King’s Road station, inundating the narrow pavements and destroying the current shopping experience.

Campaigners also warn that 240 listed buildings on and around the King’s Road would be placed in jeopardy.

Chris Lenon is the chairman of the No Crossrail in Chelsea campaign. He said: “Our campaign is the voice of Chelsea. In just four weeks the response has been overwhelming. When people hear about these plans, they are appalled. And rightly so.

“This isn’t an underground station we’re talking about. This is a mega, high-capacity railway line. A station on the King’s Road will cost a fortune, swamp our streets and ruin Chelsea’s charm. We care about where we live and we won’t be going down without a fight.”

Crossrail 2 is the new high-frequency, high-capacity rail line running from Hertfordshire to Surrey and connecting north and south of the capital.

A final consultation of local residents, businesses and stakeholders is due to take place in September, with a decision on the final route of Crossrail 2 is due to be made following this study.

Crossrail 2 opponents say if given the go-ahead, station construction would take eight years, during which the King’s Road will be closed for five years, causing enormous traffic congestion on Chelsea Embankment, Fulham Road, the roads between and further north.

London Mayor Boris Johnson offered hope to campaigners when he said: “There has not been a definite decision taken on any Crossrail 2 station location, and nor will there be until there is a full consultation with the public.”

The No Crossrail in Chelsea campaign opposes the diversion of the proposed line through Chelsea, arguing instead the use of the Victoria to Clapham Junction section of railway.