Marlow flats could be built behind busy High Street

Buckinghamshire Council has received proposals to create five new flats by converting the rear of several buildings on Marlow High Street. 

The plans would see the rear of number 44 converted on the first floor with extensions built behind numbers 46 and 48 which is currently Pizza Express. 

A new staircase would provide access to the flats that would extend into the current service yard behind the shops. 

If approved, the development would result in three new two-bedroom flats, one one-bedroom flat and a three-bedroom flat. 

The rear of number 44 High Street, Marlow (Image: Sorbon Estates/Buckinghamshire Council planning portal)

All of the new properties would share the communal space and be accessed via Portland Gardens where an alleyway leads onto the High Street.

No parking would be created as the developer says this is a "highly sustainable town centre location with excellent transport connectivity nearby", allowing the development to be car-free.

The plans were received by the council on October 7 with neighbours being consulted on the scheme until November 20. 

A decision is expected to be made by December 23. 

The alleyway leading from Marlow High Street (Image: Sorbon Estates/Buckinghamshire Council planning portal) In the planning documents, the developer, Sorbon Estates said: "The proposals have been developed to enhance the conservation area whilst providing valuable new residential units, whilst retaining the existing ground floor retail outlets within the historic core of Marlow.

"Throughout the process, it has been the aim to create a development which sits comfortably in its setting, using familiar building forms and finishes which will not jar or appear out of context, on the contrary, they would add significantly to the quality of the built environment.

"Overall, we consider the design to be wholly appropriate to the site and the development would be a valuable addition to Marlow."