EIGHTEEN new flats will be created in a Trowbridge street after two planning applications gained the thumbs up.

Garner Lord has been granted permission for four one-bedroom flats and four studio flats at 4 Silver Street. Hyde Park Properties has the go-ahead to extend and renovate 5 and 6 Silver Street for 10 flats above the shops. The plans were approved by West Wiltshire District Council planning officers.