The resort firm runs four centres in the UK

The firm, which has four other sites in Notts, Suffolk, Wiltshire and Cumbria, wants to build the village on a site off the A507 near Millbrook.

Opponents of the �160m plan believe it would "destroy an area of great landscape value and natural beauty".

But Center Parcs said it would "protect and enhance the local environment".

The meeting is being held at 1930 BST at the Rufus Centre in Steppingley Road, Flitwick.

A hotel for 70 people, a large domed pool, several supermarkets and 700-800 holiday 'bungalows' will in our opinion never blend into the landscape, as Center Parcs suggest Tina Kent, of Against Center Parcs at Warren Wood

The organisers want to protect the 365-acre site at Warren Wood, where the Parc will be built and have already launched an e-petition

Tina Kent, of Against Center Parcs at Warren Wood, said: "We are outraged at the proposal to build on this Green-belt land.

"The development is totally inappropriate and will destroy an area of great landscape value and natural beauty.

"A hotel for 70 people, a large domed pool, several super markets and 700-800 holiday 'bungalows' will in our opinion never blend into the landscape, as Center Parcs suggest."

'Boost employment'

The village would be built on land leased from the Duke of Bedford, who owns Woburn Safari Park.

Center Parcs has begun the process of discussions and consultation with Mid Bedfordshire District Council and other key bodies.

If plans are approved the village could be built within four years.

Center Parcs has said it would consult widely with the local community.

Chief executive officer Martin Dalby said: "The proposal we will be submitting will protect and enhance the local environment, significantly boost employment and bring major benefits to the local economy."