FORMER hostel buildings in Alvaston could be demolished and replaced with social housing.
Derby Homes, the social-housing arm of Derby City Council, has applied to knock down Ashlea Hostels in Coronation Avenue.
The buildings used to be short-break accommodation for people with learning disabilities.
Now Derby Homes wants to knock them down and build 13 two-bedroom houses and two flats in their place.
The move is part of a drive to create more two-bedroom homes which are "much-needed", because of the Government's so-called bedroom tax as well as a general need.
The planning application says the proposed scheme will provide "a development that seeks to enhance the visual appearance of the area, provide affordable housing facilities to the people of Alvaston, blend in the character of the built environment of the area and improve the visual appearance along Coronation Avenue".
The council is expected to make a decision by December 9.