New homeless housing could be coming to a suburb surrounded by family homes after a well-known trust's recent application.

The proposed plans are to convert and extend the existing unused space under the St Martins Housing Trust, in Webster Court, into four new ground floor flats.

Despite a multitude of issues with previous applications and sites the head of the charity is adamant the plans are "a step in the right direction" for helping those less fortunate.

Chief executive officer for St Martins, Dr Jan Sheldon, said: "We are in the midst of a housing crisis but we've been very fortunate to have been granted funding to build four new flats.

The current and proposed plans for the four new flatsThe current and proposed plans for the four new flats (Image: Lovell)

"This means that four people with poor physical and/or mental health will have specialist accommodation and care support delivered by a caring, qualified and competent team.

"It's not enough by any means, but it's a step in the right direction and the new flats will go some small way to addressing the increasing level of unmet care and mental health needs the people on our streets are experiencing.

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"Nationally and locally we're seeing a significant rise in the number of people on the streets.

CEO of St Martins, Jan Sheldon, said we are in the midst of a housing crisisCEO of St Martins, Jan Sheldon, said we are in the midst of a housing crisis (Image: St Martins)

"Without an increase in help and housing for the people St Martins support, those with poor mental and physical health will die on the streets."

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The trust came under fire in January last year after a neighbour to the St Martins shelter in nearby Cavell Road, complained of drug dealing and anti-social behaviour.

There was also uproar earlier this year from neighbours after plans were approved for the charity to demolish two garage blocks in Netherwood Green to make way for 12 new properties.

Neighbours wishing to comment on the new application have until September 10, with an internal recommendation date by the case officer of October 14.

The application is to convert and extend an unused building in Webster Court, LakenfieldsThe application is to convert and extend an unused building in Webster Court, Lakenfields (Image: Google Maps)