PLANS to transform a former city centre bed shop into assisted living apartments has been put forward.

McCarthy and Stone has revealed plans to redevelop the former Worcester Bed Centre in City Walls Road into 57 apartments.

The plans also include outdoor space, car parking and a restaurant.

Matt Wills, divisional managing director at McCarthy and Stone, said: “Our plans provide a fantastic opportunity to deliver much-needed specialist retirement living accommodation on a brownfield city centre site.

“The site is ideally located for people to access local shops and services with good public transport links across the wider region.”

“We’re proposing a sensitive design that respects the historic character of the local area. We want to hear local views before we finalise our planning application.

“I’d encourage people to go online and view the virtual exhibition where they’ll be able to complete our online feedback form.”

A virtual exhibition is being held online between July 29 and August 12 with a live chat session held between 1pm and 5pm on Tuesday, August 4 where people can speak to the team behind the plans.

For more information and to provide feedback visit mccarthyandstoneconsultation.co.uk/worcester or call 0800 298 7040.

The new assisted living apartments could sit next to another major plan in City Walls Road for 98 apartments which was backed by the city council way back in 2016 but has been subject to several delays.