An office block in Crowthorne could be converted into dozens of new flats.

Developer Kennedy Wilson has submitted plans to Bracknell Forest Council to change the headquarters at the former Transport Research Laboratory (TRL) into 84 flats.

The site – now known as Buckler’s Park – has undergone significant regeneration after a total of 1,000 new homes were approved by Bracknell Forest Council in 2015.

The hub for research on transport, network and vehicle safety was first identified as an area for development in 2012 as many existing buildings became disused.

Hundreds of houses have already been complete, while more are being built as part of the latest phase of development of plans.

In the latest plans, the headquarter offices are being proposed to become 84 one- and two-bedroom apartments.

Existing parking spaces would be used by future occupants of the flats, and secure cycle parking would also be provided.

Buckler’s Park is located 2km from Crowthorne town centre which has facilities including supermarkets, nurseries, primary and secondary schools.

Cars will be able to access the site through the junction off Wheldon Lane, which connects with Buckler Ride.

It is also close to Ninel Mile Ride which provides connections, Bracknell and Arborfield Green.

Next to the headquarters is phase 5A of the development, comprising 111 houses, as well as phase 5b, comprising another 90 houses.

Given the level of housebuilding already taking place, agents Turley wrote: “It is considered that the proposed development would not have a significant impact on intended occupiers […] rather this would reflect the changing character of the area to provide residential and community uses.”

Two industrial units to the south of the office building will continue to operate as a business, the application says.

Turley argues that the site is in a sustainable location for transport options., with Crowthorne railway station 2.8 miles from the site, which has accessible links to Reading, Wokingham and Gatwick Airport.

The change in use of the building would also be of benefit because it will reduce the number of cars on the roads, the application says.

This is because the number of trips is likely to go down compared to the existing use as an office.

Based on this, the impact on traffic and transport will be minimum, according to the application.

The application has been validated by Bracknell Forest Council, and a decision is yet to be made.