The project will see an existing building demolished and an eight-storey tower built in its place.

Of the 36 homes, 27 will be one, two or three-bed flats with a row of nine townhouses, comprising three and four bedroom homes. All have been designed to achieve Level 3 of the Code for Sustainable Homes.

Demolition will start on site this month with construction expected to begin in mid-July. The project is due to be completed in October 2010.