More than 100 new homes could be built off Lower Earley Way.

Plans were submitted on August 8 by Equity Real Estate Developments to build 126 flats on the site of the currently empty Auto Trader House and Hartman House, which are part of the Cutbush industrial area in Danehill.

The plans show a mix of one, two and three-bedroom homes inside two four-storey blocks, with 145 parking and 142 bicycle spaces.

The developer states in its application: “The proposed development will be designed to be contemporary, robust and of a high quality, providing a sensitive and sustainable design.

“The proposed design offers an exciting opportunity to deliver high-quality housing and will contribute towards the borough’s five-year housing land supply on this key brownfield site.”

Although it is not known whether the developers have purchased the properties, one of which formerly housed business magnate John Madjeski’s must-buy car publication, Auto Trader House has a rateable value of £108,000 and Hartman House £164,000, according to property website Zoopla.

While the plans are currently in their infancy, Liberal Democrat Cllr councillor Clive Jones has already registered his objections to the build.

“We don’t need to put 126 flats here in the heart of Lower Earley,” he said.

“It is much better for the council to plan things properly and put a development in Arborfield, Shinfield or other places where new schools and doctors surgeries will be built.”

Cllr Jones believes that the 145 parking spaces will be insufficient for the development’s requirements, forcing cars onto Cut Bush lane and increasing congestion on a road regularly used by learner drivers.

He also pointed to a lack of play facilities for children as flaw with the plans.

Wokingham Borough Council residents have until September 13 to register comments regarding the plans. To have your say on the new development, go to https://www.wokingham.gov.uk/planning-and-building-control/.