PLANS for 10 houses to be built behind a farmhouse in Weaverham are pending consideration.

Omega North West aim to demolish the redundant open barns, make single storey extensions to the former farmhouse and develop 10 houses at Weaverham Bank Farm, on High Street.

The farm has not been used for working purposes for more than 15 years and Omega North West believe the proposals will fulfil the criteria for sustainable development set out by the Weaverham Village Conservation Appraisal.

“The development will make a significant contribution to the local economy by increasing the available housing stock,” Omega North West stated in its planning statement.

“It will provide a boost to facilities such as shops, schools and leisure. The site will tap into a sector of the market lacking in larger new build dwellings set in an established and desirable village setting.

“It will provide well designed and good quality homes, which will blend both with the buildings on the site which are to be retained, the wider Conservation Area and indeed the village itself.”

However, the plans have been met with resistance from some residents.

Tony Smith believes it will create noise, road closures and a lack of privacy to his Bankside bungalow.

Weaver and Cuddington councillor Charles Fifield said the borough is under pressure to supply homes.

“Often it can be unpopular, but there is a need for more houses and I don’t think we can shy away from that,” he said.

“As part of the Conservation Area it is important that whatever developments are made are sympathetic to the character of the area.”