New homes are being planned on an "eyesore" site in one of Wirral's most historic villages.
The Port Sunlight Village Trust (PSVT) is hoping to redevelop land on the corner of Water Street and Wharf Street.
The PSVT said the site has been empty for a long time and has become "a bit of an eyesore" which its says the Trust is keen to address.
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The PSVT said: "We are facing a climate crisis, and the way homes are built and how we live in them is a major contributor to carbon emissions.
"We believe the well-being of future generations of residents cannot be separated from the threat posed by climate change.
"Just as the original village is a model for design and place-making, so can any new homes also be exemplary.
"There is an existing planning consent from 2010, but PSVT has reflected and, being aware of the impact that new homes can have on existing residents, wants to ensure that any development leaves a positive legacy for future generations.
"The homes should be respectful of both heritage and residents. High quality design is a priority."
The Trust also said the build has to be "right for Port Sunlight and future generations" and is currently seeking people's views on the possible development.
Port Sunlight was founded in 1888 by Lord Leverhulme with the homes being built for his workers at the soap factory.
The village looks largely as it did when it was built over 100 years ago and boasts more than 900 listed buildings.
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