The first artist's impressions have been unveiled of plans to transform a long-derelict cinema site in Tunbridge Wells.

The former ABC plot in Mount Pleasant Road, which has been empty for 20 years, is set to be transformed into a retirement village.

Visitors to a three-day public exhibition at the Trinity Theatre, which ended on Saturday, were able to view images of the proposals by the Retirement Villages Group (RVG) to build between 150 and 180 one- and two-bedroom older living apartments in an eight-storey block.

The development is an increase on the last proposals that were prepared by Elysian Residences; that company gained planning permission for 99 flats, but pulled out before building them.

RVG said its development would "set the standards for sustainable living and reflect the local heritage."

The scheme includes a café and "wellness facilities" including a gym and swimming pool that will be open to the public as well as residents.

There would be basement parking for 60 cars.

It would likely include shops on the ground floor, opening onto Mount Pleasant.

The cinema closed in 1999. Since then the site has changed hands a number of times.

The latest proposals also include retail units fronting Mount Pleasant Road.

The cinema building was demolished in 2014 and the site has been surrounded by hoardings ever since.

RVG is owned by AXA, the health insurance firm that is based in Tunbridge Wells.

Its planning director Guy Flintoft said the company would now assess the feedback from the consultation before submitting a formal planning application.