PLANS to build demolish a former sports and social club for 96 new flats have been approved.

It comes as a planning meeting saw councillors support the redevelopment of the Athlone House site in Dock Road Tilbury. It will also see a bungalow built

A financial contribution towards primary healthcare for additional floorspace at the Sai Medical Centre in Tilbury to meet the additional healthcare needs has also been stipulated.

A Montana Homes spokesman said it aims to start work next month, and that it hopes the project will be up and running by December 2018.

He said: "We are pleased the committee voted unanimously for the proposals.

"This major development will form a new entrance to Tilbury and give the whole area an uplift."