REIDsteel has unveiled its plans to build 170 new homes in Christchurch.

They will be located on a four-acre site in Reid Street, comprising two and three bedrooms houses and one and two bedroom flats with access roads and parking.

The company has applied to Christchurch Borough Council for outline planning permission.

Simon Boyd, managing director of REIDsteel, said: "REIDsteel is committed to leaving a legacy of much-needed housing when we leave our current home of more than 50 years.

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"We have listened to comments made about our initial proposals and consulted with our professional advisors before drawing up our outline planning application.

"If approved, this plan will allow us to relocate to a purpose-built site where we can invest in the latest technology and significantly increase productivity with all operations under one roof.

"It will remove heavy industry away from the town centre, cut heavy traffic movements from Reid Street, reduce noise and disruption for neighbours and allow us to reduce our carbon footprint."

The planning application is due to go before planners for a decision in April.

(CM/MH)