Controversial plans to raze a historic house in Bingley to the ground to make way for 126 retirement flats will be discussed at a special meeting on Wednesday.

Developer McCarthy and Stone Ltd has applied for planning permission to construct a £10 million sheltered housing complex for the elderly on the site of Sutton House, Beech Street, close to Myrtle Park.

But residents fear the four-storey high blocks of flats will cause a loss of privacy for neighbours, worse access and increased traffic and have written to Bradford Council with objections.

Bingley councillor David Heseltine has organised an event at Myrtle Primary School so the York-based developers can answer questions about the plans.

"It is a huge proposal for that area and we would like people to be able to make an informed view," said Coun Heseltine.

Two members of the development team will be on hand from 7pm to 9pm.