Fresh plans for a housing development in the middle of Marlow town centre will go on display next week after a previous proposal was rejected by the council.

The new design for Portland Gardens, to the West of Marlow High Street, sees an increase in the number of proposed new properties from 62 to 73.

And a rethink of open public space means a town park will be created on the north end of the site if permission is granted.

Developer Crest Nicholson says it has taken on board criticisms of the previous scheme, which was thrown out by Wycombe District Council in April.

Tandem parking spaces on the mooted estate have been scrapped, and the application will include more flats than before.

Every flat and house will now also have its own private open space in the shape of a balcony or garden.

As with the previous plans, the row of six houses known as Portland Villas will be kept and redeveloped.

Alan Penfold, development director at Crest Nicholson, said: "There was a great deal of support for our previous development proposals at Portland Gardens.

"The site is currently very run down and a new scheme here should celebrate Marlow, its historical context and what makes the town special, as it is such an important location.

" Whilst we were proud of the previous plans we submitted, the Council officers and Councillors felt that some more work was needed on a couple of elements. We have worked extremely hard to provide plans that respond to the comments of the Council. "

The previous Portland Gardens Scheme received a mixed response, with some residents writing in support of developing the disused site, which was previously the subject of failed bid to build a supermarket.

Others, including conservation group the Marlow Society, said the plans were a "missed opportunity" to create a high quality new housing site for Marlow.

Mr Penfold said the company now wants to get feedback from the Marlow community next Wednesday at the Portland Gardens site, which can be accessed from the High Street.

It will be open to the public from noon until 8pm.