An office building on Hull Marina could be pulled down to make way for an apartment block - but the plans have sparked a privacy row,
Maritime House, currently home to Red Cross offices in Kingston Street, would be replaced by 22 apartments and car parking under plans from developers Isberg.
But nearby residents say the four-story scheme could have a "severe" effect on their privacy.
The plans are set to be discussed at a meeting of Hull City Council's planning committee on Wednesday.
The plans have been reworked from an earlier application for a 29 flat block.
They were turned down in April 2019 after councillors decided they were not in keeping with nearby low rise housing and could threaten the neighbouring listed Ellerman Wilson Line and Marina Recreation buildings.
The new design features nine one bedroom and 13 two bedroom flats along with 34 parking spaces and cycle storage.
A council report on the plans recommended them for approval, provided 10 per cent of the flats are set aside for affordable housing.
Several residents and some nearby businesses have objected to the plans, saying the four-story section was too high. Some were concerned rear balconies would overlook their homes, while others claimed the building would block sunlight. Businesses claimed there would not be enough parking spaces for the flats which would lead to vehicles being parked on street sides.
Five residents said in a joint objection: “While the apartment numbers have been slightly reduced, we believe the new proposal remains consistent with harm to the local setting that combines listed buildings with the predominantly residential nature of the area.
“It will lead to the loss of residential amenities in an otherwise well-designed area.”
The residents added the new block would be “severely intrusive” with flat occupants able to see into neighbouring houses’ gardens.
The residents said: “Adjoining properties to the site have already suffered reduced visual amenities and privacy with another recent development.
“This has severely reduced afternoon sunshine between April and September, increasing running costs and electricity consumption.”
Developers Isberg said the design of the block was in keeping with other recent builds in the city. Isberg stated in its submissions: "Whilst the materials used are not traditional to the area, they do reflect the approach to development within the wider locality.
“The design and materials will ensure that visual appearance and dominance of the adjacent building of local historical importance is not reduced.”
