Developers hoping to turn Marlow’s police station into dozens of retirement flats say they have made “improvements” to their plans following feedback from nearby residents.

A number of residents and the town council have opposed the plans for the Dean Street station in the past and Churchill Retirement Living have now reduced the number of proposed flats from 32 to 30.

They are also reducing the height of the northern end of the building from three to two storeys and making improvements to the access, with a new pedestrian entrance at the front.

Concerned residents previously feared the three storey building would overshadow their homes.

Addressing complaints from residents in Trinity Road about the “smell of bins” from the proposed communal bin store, Churchill have decided to move the refuse area indoors and increase the size of the proposed parking spaces to meet council guidelines.

However, despite criticism over the lack of parking for the development, more spaces will not be added.

The design of the proposed police station will also be “consistent with the main building in its architectural style” according to the developers.

A gable bay on the main entry to the building that was criticised during the consultation period has been removed from the plans.

The scheme will be made up of one and two bedroom flats for over 60s complete with a garden, and plans include the development of a smaller custom built station for Marlow police officers.

The initial plans for the site were first presented in March 2016.

A spokesman for Churchill Retirement Living said: “We have listened to feedback and are pleased to bring forward these new plans that take into account the views of the local community in Marlow.

“By reducing the proposed number of new apartments and improving the design, we can deliver much needed, quality independent-living retirement apartments to be proud of.”