A nursing home could be torn down to make way for a development of 14 new flats.

Permission is being sought to demolish St Margaret's in Twiss Avenue, Hythe, and erect the new homes facing towards the town's Waitrose supermarket and car park.

The planning statement supporting the application outlines a scheme of 10 two-bedroom properties and four one-bedroom homes.

Neighbours have expressed concerns about the lack of parking on the site, which is situated at the end of a cul-de-sac north of the Royal Military Canal.

They fear that provision of just six spaces for 14 new homes will mean extra pressure on surrounding streets.

Commenting on the Folkestone and Huthe District Council website, one respondent says: "It is unreasonable to assume that over 80% of the new residents will completely forgo car ownership.

"A conservative estimate of car ownership is likely to be one car per household which, with only six spaces available, would create a minimum overspill of at least eight cars."

In the planning statement supporting the proposals, this shortage under provision of parking is acknowledged by the applicant. But it is argued the location of the development means this should not be a reason not to proceed.

"As acknowledged by the council within the pre application response, the site is within a highly sustainable location and in easy access of the town centre, everyday facilities and public transport," the planning statement says.

"Therefore, the reduction in the number of parking spaces would not be prejudicial to highway safety or lead to unacceptable on street parking."

This does not appear to have appeased opponents of the plans as they stand, with one local describing this justification as "weak and misguided".

The care home is considered no longer financially viable, and no reasonable offers for the existing building have been received.