Wolverhampton residents could face second controversial apartments application in half a mile

Developers McCarthy and Stone are already facing strong opposition from residents over plans to build 22 apartments on Stockwell Road, Tettenhall.

Now they will gauge public opinion on a potential development on Wood Road, by Tettenhall College, later this month.

The new plans are for approximately 58 assisted living apartments, as well as car parking spaces and landscaped gardens.

The two sites are only 0.4 miles apart and the company is also building a complex of apartments on Tettenhall high street.

More than 150 people have submitted letters opposing the controversial Stockwell Road development to the city council based on its size, with traffic and parking problems also cited as key concerns.

A petition set up by protest group Save Tettenhall's Open Spaces has gathered 170 signatures since the controversial project was mooted last summer.

Councillor Wendy Thompson, who represents Tettenhall Wightwick, said she has already had negative feedback on the plans from residents.

She said: "A considerable number of residents have been contacting me about their concerns over another possible large development taking up green space.

"Views expressed so far to me have been totally negative towards such an application."

Assisted living apartments can be occupied by people over 70 years of age, although the average age of residents upon purchase is 83.

Should the proposals become a reality, 17 full time equivalent jobs are expected to be created.

Darren Humphreys, Regional Managing Director at McCarthy & Stone said: "Our proposals for much needed assisted living accommodation in Tettenhall offer an important opportunity to significantly increase local housing choice, particularly for older residents who may require additional care and support to make life that little bit easier".

"Residents of assisted living accommodation still have their own front doors and privacy just as they did in their previous homes, with the assurance of knowing that access to both personal and domestic assistance is available as required 24 hours a day.

"We want to hear from the local community and our future home-owners before we submit a planning application and will be displaying our plans at the exhibition.

"Our project team will be at the exhibition to answer questions and listen to feedback on what we've done so far and the comments we receive will help us tailor our proposals into something people will want to see, enjoy and call home."

The development would be staffed 24 hours a day; ensuring residents have access to both personal and domestic assistance as required.

The plans will go on display at St Thomas of Canterbury RC Church, Haywood Drive, on April 30, from 2.45pm to 6.45pm.

The site is currently used by the college for car parking and as tennis courts.