A NEW development of affordable homes could be built in Bransford under plans submitted to Malvern Hills District Council.

Festival Housing Group hopes to build 10 houses for local people on land next to the Bank House Hotel, opposite the Fold Cafe, off the A4103.

The group is working with Wolverley Homes, of Alfrick, to develop the site with two three-bedroom and eight twobedroom dwellings. The housing would be delivered in the form of two barns and two cottages, with parking to the rear..

A new housing-need survey was carried out last year and the need for 10 homes was identified.

If permission is granted work is expected to start in April.

Representations should be made to MHDC by today.