Controversial plans to build an apartment block at West Hoe are to go before city planners again this week but campaigners against the proposals are calling for a public inquiry.

Developers Devington homes want to build a five storey apartment block on the site of the former tennis courts.

Protesters are opposing the plans on three grounds - conservation, community and covenant.

They've written a letter to Eric Pickles - Secretary of State for Communities and Local Government - to ask him to call in the plans and hold a public inquiry.

The city council will discuss the proposals for a second time on Thursday, after an administrative error meant a city councillor wasn't invited to a site visit. The plans are recommended for approval.