FRESH plans have been submitted to Warrington Borough Council regarding the site of a former sex dungeon in Orford.

This is the latest in a series of applications regarding the site, which was gutted by a fire more than a decade ago.

Residents and councillors were up in arms over the previous application, which was scrapped by the council following a six-month battle.

Warrington Guardian: The old building was the home to a sex fetish dungeon before it burnt down over 10 years agoThe old building was the home to a sex fetish dungeon before it burnt down over 10 years ago (Image: Maps)

The previous plans were recommended for approval before the council pulled the plug on the project, which was proposed by Alderley Group.

New plans have been altered, with the proposals now being made for a retirement living apartment block to be constructed on the site.

The three-storey project would see 46 apartments created on the site - a reduction from the 50 apartments that were proposed in the last application.

This is the sixth planning application for the site, off School Road in Orford, since 1976 - some of the other plans had been withdrawn or refused.

If approved, it would see a mixture of one and two-bedroom apartments created for the use of over-55s.

The developer lists the following as 'key objectives' for the development:

  • Respecting local character and retaining and enhancing views, including views from footpaths approaching the site and from adjacent housing
  • Delivering a high-quality 'place' which is sustainable, safe, and attractive
  • Providing a mix of one and two-bedroom apartment types with a total of 45 new apartments
  • Building height has been adjusted to a part two-storey/part three-storey building to minimise the impact on dwellings at Primrose Close

Warrington Guardian: An artist's impression of how the site could lookAn artist's impression of how the site could look (Image: Supplied)

Committee members rejected the previous plans over concerns regarding the size of the three-storey building.

It came after a number of residents raised objections to the scheme, with one stating that the block would be an invasion of current residents’ privacy, giving views into existing gardens and homes.

They said: “We strongly believe any buildings of this height will reduce the natural light significantly into our gardens and properties.

“We know this as we residents have previously paid privately to maintain and remove existing mature trees and shrubs which surrounded the farm grounds in order to maintain the natural daylight.”

The new plans are open to public consultation until October 27, and a decision is due to be made by December 29.