PROPOSALS to build nine affordable housing units are set to be approved to help meet Warrington's 'housing deficit'.

The development management committee will make a decision on Torus' plans to construct six apartments, on Longshaw Street, and three homes, on the corner of Longshaw Street and Troutbeck Avenue, on Wednesday.

All of the units are 'intended to be initially let on an affordable rent'.

Both of the social housing provider's schemes have been recommended for approval.

But the authority's highways department has raised concerns over access, as well as the 'lack of' pedestrian and parking provision, in relation to the proposals for six apartments.

However, officers believe the concerns would not justify turning down the application.

In a planning statement, they said: "The principle of residential development is acceptable and the scheme would make a contribution to the availability of affordable housing within the borough and also a small contribution towards meeting the housing land supply deficit.

"As detailed in the consultation responses, highways have concerns over the site access which wouldn't support two-way traffic, insufficient space for a footpath and issues over refuse collection.

"A new access is not being sought as part of this application.

"The site is within a sustainable location with access to local services and public transport.

"While there are some highways concerns, it is considered that these are low level due to the particular circumstances and could not be a reasonable justification for refusal of the planning permission."