A world-famous pram factory site could be transformed into a state-of-the-art housing and commercial development.

Leeds-based The Woodford Group is at the early stage of planning to redevelop the old Silver Cross factory site in Guiseley with approximately 102 apartments in three blocks off Otley Road and 28 town houses on Back Lane.

The proposals also feature two new office units in the development and one of the existing buildings will be renovated and turned into offices.

The proposals were revealed at a meeting at Yeadon Town Hall between Woodford representatives and members of the Aireborough Community Involvement Team's (CIT) plans sub-committee.

CIT chairman Graham Latty said that he was largely happy with the plans, which he described as "beautiful", and a Woodford representative said the meeting was "pleasing".

But Back Lane resident Dennis Conlon said there were too many houses in the area already and not enough employment.

He said: "I don't know what they're thinking - the site has to be 100 per cent commercial. We can't take any more housing in this area. I just cannot believe they're thinking of more dwellings. It's idiotic."

And Graham Hoult, vice-chairman of the pressure group Guiseley and Menston Green Belt Action Group, echoed some of Mr Conlon's concerns.

He said: "The news that the rest of the site is destined in the mind of developers to become 130 extra households is unacceptable.

"Back Lane has only just come to terms with two recent developments and a third puts intolerable pressure on the local infrastructure."

Tim Williams, Yorkshire land manager for the Woodford Group, said: "I am very pleased with the meeting as we always find it useful to meet with representatives of the community to discuss our projects. It was good to hear that residents are in agreement that the site does need redeveloping."

Mr Williams said he hoped the plans would be discussed at committee in July.