Plans for 250 flats along with proposals for a supermarket have been submitted by Stevenage Borough Council to revamp The Oval.

It seeks full permission for 91 independent living homes with communal facilities including a community building/place of worship, along with further new public realm. The overall scheme will include a 25 per cent proportion of affordable homes.

The application's planning statement states: "The regeneration of The Oval will contribute to building a strong, responsive, and competitive economy through providing opportunities for small local businesses to continue to meet the needs of local residents.

"The provision and phasing of the development is key to providing certainty into the future. Moreover, the improvements to the public realm may enhance opportunities for smaller businesses to base themselves at The Oval."

The hybrid applications seeks outline permission for up to 250 flats, 1,200 sq m of mixed use commercial (Class E), parking and new public realm and up to 2,870 sq m of retail including a supermarket.

The site of 3.97 hectares is near Verity Way (A1155), Vardon Road and Jessop Road.