AMENDED proposals for flats on the seafront in West Kirby will be recommended for approval by councillors tonight.

If given the go-ahead by Wirral planning committee, it will see a house on South Parade redeveloped into eight flats with cycle stores, refuse store and 10 car parking spaces.

An original scheme for 10 flats on the sight was rejected during a meeting of Wirral's planning committee in August 2015.

Hoylake and West Kirby councillor Gerry Ellis, who described the last plans as a "carbuncle on the face of West Kirby promenade," welcomed the amendments.

He told the Globe: "It's distinctly better than the previous plan; there are now only eight flats as opposed to 10.

"But the opposition is as vociferous as it was last time. I still argue that it's a dreadful-looking building, which more like an office building than housing.

"I'm also concerned about the size of the car-parking space and the exit onto the main road.

"I hope this is something the planning committee seriously considers when it looks at the application."

As part of the consultation process 16 letters of objection and two of support were received by the planning authority.

Protestors said the size, scale and design of the scheme made it inappropriate and 'out of character' with the area.

There were also concerns the development would cause parking and traffic problems and lead to loss of privacy.

But those in favour said the flats would be "a breath of fresh air" as they felt some properties along South Parade are run down and dated architecture.

In their view the modern design would be a welcome addition to the area.

Among those objecting last time the development was proposed was Norma Canevali, then director of nearby sheltered housing block Simon Court next door to the proposed development.

She said at the time: "It's quite obvious that something will happen with the piece of land, but what was put forward was completely out of character for the promenade."

Tonight's meeting starts at 6pm