Plans for dozens of new homes near Offenham have been revealed.

Residential developer Terra has submitted a planning application for 34 homes on the land south of Three Cocks Lane.

The development forms part of the South Worcestershire Development Plan Review and Terra believe it would bring “much-needed” housing to the area.

Jordan Langdon-Bates, the firm’s land and development director, said: “This application proposes the development of land south of Three Cocks Lane to provide a high quality, residential development of 34 homes in a variety of styles to suit the needs of the local community.

“The proposals are well suited to the existing residential area, carefully designed to respect and enhance its context.

“Over 40 per cent of the site would be retained as open space, providing maintained landscaped areas for public use.”

The full planning application which has been submitted to Wychavon District Council includes a mix of bungalows, and two and 2.5-storey family homes ranging in size from two-bedroomed maisonettes to four-bedroomed homes.

Mr Langdon-Bates added: “The site represents a sustainable location within an established residential area with local amenities and presents a good opportunity for new family homes.

“The plans are based around the concept of forming a small development parcel with a ‘rural edge’, while enhancing biodiversity through the retention of existing established trees and planting of a green buffer around the site edges.”

Architectural services on the submission were provided by Umaa of Birmingham.