A planning application has been submitted to turn an office block in Hitchin into 49 new homes.

The plans, submitted by Bellborough Ltd, would see Radcliffe House in Old Charlton Road, just off Tilehouse Street, turned into one, two, and three-bedroom properties spread across three floors.

Ninety car parking spaces are included in the proposal, with 65 of those located in the basement of the building, while a further 25 will be at ground floor level.

Radcliffe House was built in 1987 by National Mutual, and is named after one of Hitchin's most influential families.

Since it opened, the building has been home to financial service business ReAssure, formerly known as Admin Re and part of the Swiss Re Group.

Plans for the ground floor of Radcliffe House.Plans for the ground floor of Radcliffe House. (Image: North Herts Council)