A mini housing estate plan has been revealed for farm land on the outskirts of Nuneaton . Under the proposal up to 46 homes would be built on Trent View Farm off Mancetter Road in Hartshill.

North Warwickshire Borough Council has received a planning application which asks for the go-ahead for the development on land which is currently used as grazing for the adjacent farm.

"This farm is no longer in operation as an agricultural business, leaving the surrounding land without a purpose," the application says. "he farmhouse is to be retained as a dwelling along with a good-sized garden space, but the existing barns are to be demolished and their land incorporated into the new development."

It goes on to add that some land be offered for sale alongside the proposal to be used for Biodiv

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