‘DISGRACEFUL’ plans to build a house in the garden of a Christchurch home are set to be approved due to concerns about the shortage of development in the area.

Councillors will consider the proposal for 20 Grove Road East on Thursday due to the level of opposition to the scheme.

Twenty-one people wrote to the council objecting to the application, raising concerns about the amount of development in the area.

Neighbour Tessa Odoni said, if approved, the addition of another house would result in “over population” and “crowding”.

The plans will be considered by members of the BCP Council planning committee with a recommendation that they grant permission.

“The scheme provides residential development in a sustainable location,” a report by planning officer Alison Underwood said.

“The local plan area for Christchurch currently has an under-supply of housing.

“Options to meet that under-supply outside of the current urban area are limited by the green belt, areas at risk of flooding and potential impacts on protected heathlands.

“There will continue to be an ongoing need to look for infill sites in the urban area in order to meet housing demand.”