CONTROVERSIAL plans to convert a Grade-II listed Victorian building into flats are nearing completion.

Putt Property Holdings has submitted its final designs for the ‘Old Canal Building’ in East Challow, Wantage, to Vale of White Horse District Council for approval.

The plans, first submitted by Bewley Homes in 2012, were opposed by East Challow Parish Council and Wantage Town Council.

The 1840 factory of agricultural engineers Nalder and Nalder, made of Bath limestone, was later used as offices.

The latest designs for the walls, windows and joinery, can be seen online at whitehorsedc.gov.uk using application reference number P17/V0378