An already large housing estate on the Isle of Wight could be getting bigger.

The plans have been put forward by Gallantgreen, which was involved in building the first part of the current estate, between Newport and Carisbrooke.

Over twenty years ago, plans were approved for more than 200 houses on the currently empty land between Mountbatten Drive and Sylvan Drive.

Now, full planning consent is being sought for 20 properties, and outline permission is wanted for a further unspecified number of houses.

Isle of Wight County Press: The proposed 20 houses off of St Augustines Road. Picture by Gallantgreen.The proposed 20 houses off of St Augustines Road. Picture by Gallantgreen. (Image: Gallantgreen)

Isle of Wight County Press: St Augustines Road in Newport. Picture by Google Maps.St Augustines Road in Newport. Picture by Google Maps. (Image: Google Maps)

An initial range of two to four-bedroom houses could be built off of St Augustines Road.

Also wanted is the principle of development and access for the rest of the site, with scale, layout, landscaping and appearance to be determined at a later date.

Six hectares of a nine-hectare site would be built on and 35 per cent of the proposed houses could be allocated as 'affordable'.

The land has been allocated for development in the draft Island Planning Strategy.

You can view the plans, 23/01410/FUL, on the Isle of Wight Council's planning register. Comments can be submitted until October 6.