AMENDED proposals to demolish a Wirral pub to make way for housing will be discussed by local authority planners tonight.

Councillors will meet to consider the scheme which, if approved, would see the Millhouse in Millhouse Lane, Moreton, demolished and 38 apartments built in its place.

A site visit took place on Monday, with more than 50 local residents attending.

The original application was for 40 flats but, following objections from local residents, the number was reduced. The scheme has been recommended for approval.

The development has concerned local residents, who say the buildings are too high for the area and could worsen parking problems.

The flats would overlook people's homes, causing loss of privacy.

A protest petition of 145 signatures was submitted to the council along with 42 individual letters of objection.

Conservative councillor for Moreton West and Saughall Massie Chris Blakeley told the Globe recently: "It's clear that a three-storey development, even this scaled-down proposal, does not fit in with the existing Streetscene and would be a blot on the landscape in Millhouse Lane.

"Local residents deserve to be able to enjoy a decent level of amenity.

"If approved this application would remove that."

A report to Tonight's meeting said: "The proposed residential use is appropriate in this location and will replace a non-conforming use.

"The proposals will meet an identified local need for affordable housing.

"The appearance of the building will make a positive contribution to the locality without having a detrimental impact on the amenities of neighbouring uses.

"The proposals meet requirements of local and national planning policy.”

Tonight's meeting, at Wallasey Town Hall, starts at 6pm.