The Facts:

• Planning permission has been granted for ten large family house, nine are new build to a contemporary design, the tenth is the refurbishment of the Lock Keepers cottage.

• The units are detached and semi detached over three floors, and are eight five bedroom units and two four bedroom units.

• They are laid out in a crescent shape to allow an open aspect to the canal and for all homes to maximise views of the canal.

• The materials are in keeping with the canal aesthetic ie brick and white render. The metal roofs, and aluminium windows though add a very contemporary feel.