Plans have been submitted to build 165 new homes in blocks as high as 21 storeys in the centre of Sutton.

Developer Five Nine Living has applied to build on vacant land at Sutton Court Road, less than 150 metres from the station and High Street.

If accepted ten studios along with 77 one bedroomed, 68 two bedroomed and ten three bedroomed apartments would be available for rent.

A project brief outlined that there would be a single and “attractive” entrance with concierge facilities and a management suite at ground level.

Limited car parking is proposed at lower ground level as well as space for bicycle storage. The 11 parking spaces would be “primarily” used for people with mobility difficulties.

Five Nine Living, the applicant for the block, is a part of Watkin Jones Group which aims to develop Build to Rent accommodation across the UK.

They said they are “keen to secure consent at the earliest opportunity so that development can commence and new homes be delivered in Sutton”.

Manchester and Leeds are two other cities in the UK where Five Nine Living have developed rented apartments.

However, as it stands, Waste Operations Sutton do not support the current application. In a letter they outlined that a larger bin storage area would need to be implemented.

The location for the proposed site is close to the £90 million Sutton Point development where apartments, shops, restaurants and a hotel are currently under construction.