Wolverhampton retirement complex plans are revealed

And this artist's impression shows the first look of the proposed development in Codsall.

McCarthy and Stone want to build the flats on land at Brindley Garage on Wolverhampton Road and are now seeking the views of local people on the scheme.

The firm's plans would see the development of the brownfield site, with the creation of 39 retirement living apartments.

At present they are at a preliminary stage and no planning application has been submitted.

Darren Humphreys, regional managing director at McCarthy and Stone, said: "Our proposal provides an important opportunity to deliver a sensitive residential development that will significantly improve the housing choices for older people in Codsall, whilst improving the character and appearance of the local area."

A public exhibition to consult with the community will be held at Codsall Village Hall in Wolverhampton Road on Tuesday between 3pm and 6.30pm.

Mr Humphreys added: "We want to hear from the local community and our future home-owners before we finalise our plans.

"We will be displaying our preliminary plans and ideas at a public exhibition where our project team will be on hand to answer questions and listen to feedback on what we have done so far.

"The comments we receive will help us tailor and refine our proposals."

The latest proposal comes after the company was given approval after following an appeal to build more than 20 retirement apartments at the site of an historic Tettenhall house.

McCarthy and Stone's plan to build 22 flats at 'the Clock House' on Stockwell Road was thrown out last year by Wolverhampton council's planning committee after a campaign against the scheme.

However, the firm lodged a successful appeal with the national planning inspectorate, paving the way for the development to go ahead.

Hundreds of residents had opposed the move with reasons for the objections including a potential increase in traffic on Stockwell Road and connecting roads, the loss of trees and natural habitats and parking provision.

And the decision has sparked an outcry among residents, who say they are considering appealing to a judicial review at the High Court.

Tettenhall Regis councillor Jonathan Yardley said the decision on the Tettenhall scheme had 'driven a coach and horses' through the village's neighbourhood plan.