DETAILS have been released for a proposed development of countryside holiday lodges between Greenock and Inverkip.

The owners of the disused Cornalees Farm have applied to build 12 chalet-type properties between the original farm buildings and the adjacent Compensation Reservoir.

It comes after consent was recently given for the conversion of the farmhouse and the redundant barns into homes.

With the site being in a prime location close to the likes of Ardgowan Trout Fishery and Greenock Cut Visitors Centre, the owners are hoping the development will provide attractive accommodation for people taking part in leisure activities nearby.

If the proposals are given the green light, each single-storey lodge will have two to three bedrooms.

A spokesperson for the development said: “In drawing holidaymakers to Inverclyde and encouraging local people to holiday close to home, the proposal will provide a welcome long-term benefit to the local economy.

“In addition, local companies will benefit at the planning and construction stage.”

Planning chiefs are considering the application.