First pictures of the plans for the old police station site in Llanedeyrn, Cardiff

A 40-flat complex for older people could be built on the site of a former Cardiff police station.

Plans have been submitted for the development at Maelfa, Llanedeyrn.

If approved, the sheltered housing development would see 41 one and two-bedroom flats built on the site along with an activity room, plant room and landscaped communal garden.

It would also include a day room and communal facilities serving residents of the scheme and those living in the existing Maelfa House block.

A first floor "garden connection" would create a physical link between the two buildings as well as acting as a green house and seating area.

This is what the complex could look like (Austin-Smith Lord)

The development would sit 50m away from Llanederyn Health Centre (Austin-Smith Lord)

Plans submitted to Cardiff council show artist's impressions for 38 one-bedroom flats of around 55m² in size and three two-bedroom homes measuring 77m². Each flat would have its own balcony.

The complex would be served by a 17 space car park.

The proposal comes after the demolition of the former police station in 2017.

It means the development would sit within 50m of the Llanederyn Health Centre and community hub.

Permission was granted in June for a new health centre to replace the current GP surgery and offer services including counselling, family planning and sexual health.

Terraced housing will also be built nearby on the site of the demolished Maelfa Shopping centre.

It forms part of wider plans to develop the shopping centre to include a new retail parade, houses and apartments.

According to plans, the new housing development will focus on "well-being" and "social interaction".

The application states: "The design places community well-being at its heart by focusing the design on interconnecting spaces that encourage social interaction and sense of community. The aim is to create an environment that actively encourages social interaction and inclusion.

"This is why the proposal evolves around interconnected communal spaces that will offer opportunities for casual encounters, social interaction and shared activities."

The plans, created by architects Austin-Smith Lord, were received by Cardiff Council on December 12.