PLANS to build a 43-home housing development have been recommended for approval.

Morris Homes wants to build 31 detached and semi-detached houses on land adjacent to the Old Mill Road roundabout, Sandbach.

The remainder of the homes would be made up of apartments.

The scheme had been due to be approved by Cheshire East Council's strategic planning board last month, but was deferred for members to carry out a site visit.

Planning officers have now recommended the application be approved, subject to conditions.

They include a section 106 agreement, whereby the developer pledges a sum of money for community improvements.

The site is currently disused and is described as "untidy".

A report prepared by council officials ahead of Wednesday's meeting states: "The buildings themselves are traditional brick and tile properties and the developer has sought to provide a range of differing house types to ensure a degree of variety. It is recognised that the scheme will not have an impact on existing properties in the area."

Sandbach Town Council has raised no objections to the development.

But members have expressed concern about the low level of affordable housing in the proposal.