Mews plan is put on hold

PLANS to develop 11 mews houses on a plot in Broughton Street Lane have been put on hold to allow councillors to visit the site.

Developer Prosper Holdings wants to create the car-free development to cater for a lack of family homes in the Capital.

But the plans came under fire from members of the council's planning committee.

It was argued that the three-bed houses, described by one councillor as "matchboxes", were too small and unsuitable. Another councillor called the plan "a clear example of overdevelopment".

Council officials had recommended the plans be given the go-ahead, despite a similar application being refused in 2006 – and 24 objection letters from locals.