A block of flats in Bury St Edmunds that has been empty since 2021 could be demolished and replaced with three homes six apartments. 

Plans by applicant M and D Developments for the Goodfellows site at 139 Kings Road were submitted to West Suffolk Council in June. 

The existing three-storey building was constructed by Havebury Housing in 2008 but the 12 flats have been empty since 2021 after "issues" were found. 

Plans before the council include the demolition of the empty property, and the subsequent creation of three one-bedroom apartments, three two-bedroom apartments and three houses with three bedrooms. 

A planning document submitted to West Suffolk Council said: “Since construction the building has had a number of issues with its services and construction and in-depth analysis has determined that the costs to complete the necessary repairs would not be economical."

It continued: “Based on the findings and cost of remedial works to make the building liveable, it has been decided to demolish and rebuild on its existing footprint with a new building.”

The properties would all be accessed from the street with garden spaces at the back.