A JAMES Bond-themed Grappenhall home put on the market for £1.45 million could be demolished.

Blueprints to flatten Moonacre, on Cliff Lane, and build four properties will be come before the development control committee at the Town Hall on Wednesday evening.

In 2011 the authority approved a change of use application which paved the way for vacant offices to be transformed into the residential unit.

And the latest plans for the building, which is occupied, are also down for approval.

Applicant Robert Foden filled Moonacre, a play on 007 film Moonraker, with luxuries including stylish mirrors and a spiral staircase, inspired by the Bond classics.

The home featured on TV show May the Best House Win in 2013.

A year later the home was on the market for £1.45 million – but the application suggests there has been a struggle finding potential buyers.

Mr Foden's plans have been met with objections from Grappenhall and Thelwall Parish Council, as well as two residents.

The parish council is objecting on the basis that the 0.28 hectare site is located within the Green Belt and believes the change of use permission 'should not be altered'.

One resident has also highlighted traffic concerns.

They said: "I would oppose this application as I was of the belief that the change of use given to Moonacre was specific as to one building replacing the pre-existing office block.

"This proposal requires four drive-ways accessed from a 60mph road. The increase in traffic from four houses, rather than one, will be unacceptable.

"It also appears that the total square footage of the new houses is an increase on the existing property."

However, one letter has been submitted in support of the plans.

It said: "The broad consensus is that the development would be welcomed as more aesthetically pleasing and would enhance the visual impact of the area.

"The proposal is felt to be more in keeping with the existing properties on Stoneleigh Gardens."

The land is currently occupied by a large part two, part single-storey detached construction.

There are a number of trees on the site, which are not protected by tree preservation orders.

If plans are passed four two-storey, detached buildings – each with four bedrooms – would be developed.

The property currently has provision for 10 car parking spaces but this would increase by six.