The proposal is for the demolition of the existing B&M retail store and subsequent erection of an apartment block on the site. As the proposal is for outline permission with all matters reserved except for access, the plans below are indicative of the maximum extent of development sought by Ropley Properties; details of the proposed building are to be finalised in a future reserved matters planning application.   

The indicative layout shows the erection of a partial 5/6-storey apartment building, comprising 69 one- and two-bed apartments. The building will be set back from Broad Road, with planting and landscaping separating the building from the footway, improving the pedestrian experience along Broad Road.  

All upper floor apartments are provided with either full or Juliet balconies, while ground floor apartments will have enclosed private terraces, ensuring a high provision of private amenity space. Furthermore, where the building steps down towards the east, a roof terrace is to be provided, in addition to a private garden at ground level; these provide communal amenity space for all residents. Vehicular access to the site will be provided using the existing servicing access off Wharf Road, which will lead into a small parking courtyard with 22 parking spaces. 

The proposed development will use materials sympathetic to the local area, notably having much of the building faced in red brick, reflecting the nearby existing architecture. The indicative site layout can be seen in the image below, with further plans and CGIs shown at the bottom of the page.