Plans for “skyline-changing” town centre flats that would be the height of a neighbouring multi-storey carpark have been submitted.

The proposals to build a five-storey block are for Brewers Yard in St Michaels Road, Sittingbourne, which went up for sale for £1.25 million more than a year ago.

The site is between the Bourne Place multi-storey car park and the town's Methodist Church.

Permission to build 42 properties at the disused private parking lot was given in principle in November 2023 by Swale council.

But developers ASQ Partners’ new plans have reduced the number to 38 two-bedroom apartments.

There would be seven car parking spaces for these new homes.

The house builder says the new-look site would provide a “high-quality sustainable apartment block within walking distance from services and facilities” which will ease housing needs in the town.

However, former Labour councillor for the area, Ghlin Whelan, previously raised concerns about the number of car parking spaces.

He said: “I think it is an ideal place for housing, so in principle, I agree with it. Making some of the flats affordable will be essential, however, the number of parking spaces isn't very good. Parking will be a problem, no doubt about it.

"The developers can't assume that because the homes will be in the town centre people will get a train or bus. What if they work in Tonbridge or Maidstone?”

The land has been sold by property sellers, Knight Frank, subject to contract exchanges.

Swale council is set to decide on the plans by June 2.