PLANS to build more than 100 homes in a south Cumbria town have been deferred.

Members of the strategic planning committee for Westmorland and Furness Council deferred plans from Oakmere Homes to construct 125 homes on land off Beetham Road in Milnthorpe.

A spokesperson for Westmorland and Furness explained the reason for the deferral was to allow for more consideration on foul sewerage, affordable housing provision, the proximity of the proposed development to existing properties, the proposed mix of dwellings and the access arrangements.

The proposed development comprises 111 houses, six bungalows and eight apartments with associated roads, car parking, landscaping, infrastructure and access from Beetham Road.

Milnthorpe Parish Council did not object to the proposals and said it was ‘pleased’ with the design but raised some concerns.

The parish council said it was concerned that ‘already stretched’ services will not be able to cope with an increase in demand and that the turning into the development from Beetham Road may require vehicles to be stationary, which would pose a ‘significant risk’.

United Utilities explained they ‘remain concerned’ regarding the proximity of the proposed development to water assets.