The city council’s planning committee has approved the demolition of the Downsman pub in Hangleton Way, with permission granted for 33 homes on the site comprising 10 terraced houses and a block of 23 flats.

Thirteen of the homes will be affordable properties.

The development of a community space has also been included in the plans to offset the loss of the pub, which was listed as an asset of community value.

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The planning committee has also granted permission for the demolition of a former Baptist church in Montpelier Place which will be replaced with 24 homes.

Planning permission has been granted for the construction of five four-storey houses, a five-storey block of 14 flats and a three-storey block containing five flats. 

Five of the homes to be built on the site will be affordable units.

Cllr Julie Cattell, the planning committee chair, said: “We desperately need homes. 

“The city council is approving many schemes, improving them in discussion with developers and doing all we can to meet our 40% affordable target each time.”