Some 360 new houses could be built in a local village if plans are signed off by Warwick District Council.

Taylor Wimpey has applied for planning permission for the major new housing estate at the former Stanks Farm in Hampton Magna.

Half the Old Budbrooke Road site would be affordable homes, and the development would also include "extensive" public open space, community gardens/orchards and play areas.

The application said: "As the council cannot demonstrate a five-year supply of deliverable housing sites, the presumption in favour of sustainable development applies. 

"As demonstrated throughout this statement, the proposed development clearly meets the definition of sustainable development under national policy. 

"The substantial benefits identified in this chapter, including the delivery of market and affordable housing, economic investment, and enhanced connectivity, significantly and demonstrably outweigh any identified harm. 

"These benefits should therefore carry considerable weight in the planning balance."

The application has already been met with a number of objections.

Click here to see the full planning application.

Outline plans for the proposed new estate at Old Budbrooke Road (image via planning application)