The Local Democracy Reporting Service said the applicant told members the scheme was an “integrated and sympathetic design” which will deliver “much needed housing”.
“The site has since become disused and dilapidated and it is clear an appropriate and viable use must be found to avoid the site falling into further deprivation,” a spokesperson for the applicant added.
Planning documents submitted by the applicant add the building would comprise of a six-storey section, as well as a four-storey section with a rooftop garden.
The site would also contain 16 parking spaces, and 44 cycle parking spaces.
A report prepared for councillors by planning officers details the proposal had received 18 objections that raised concerns about anti-social behaviour and parking.
However, a report from planning officers states the flats were not restricted to particular groups of people and there was “no reason” they would be likely to behave in a manner that is “specifically different” from residents elsewhere.