Up to 250 new homes could be built on green belt land alongside the A46 in Leek Wootton if plans are signed off by Warwick District Council.

Caddick Land Limited has applied for permission for the new estate on a parcel of land between Warwick Road, the dual carriageway, and the roundabout with Coventry Road.

Plans show the estate would include a mixture of one to four bedroom houses, half of which would be designated affordable homes.

"Whilst appearance is a matter to be reserved for future determination, it is expected that the proposed development will reflect the character and appearance of existing properties within the immediate context of the site," the application said.

Plans show a shop or community facility would also be included, as would a play area and sports pitches.

The estate would cover 19.3 hectares of "predominantly arable agricultural land".

The houses would be built near the A46 junction (image via planning application)

The application also says the development includes "land to be safeguarded for use by All Saints Church of England Academy, either for improvements to existing facilities or as part of their expansion plans".

Caddick says it has consulted with local residents before submitting the planning application.

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A website dedicated to the scheme received 1,731 views with 86 locals sending in responses.

The developer said the main issues raised related to traffic, access, the size of the estate, community facilities and the impact on biodiversity.

Click here to see the full planning application.