Residents are being asked to have their say on the future of a car park that could be replaced with houses.

Southampton City Council has launched a consultation on the future of Amoy Street Car Park, both north and south sections.

The car park, which has 54 spaces, is being considered for disposal as part of the council's Asset Development and Disposal Programme (ADDP).

The programme aims to reduce the council's corporate and operational assets to help decrease current operating costs and future maintenance costs.

The council has assessed the car park against several criteria, including usage data, potential for other car parks to accommodate these customers, commercial impact of selling versus retaining, development potential of the land, and current marketability of the site.

Based on these criteria, Amoy Street was considered most suitable for closure due to its low utilisation and relatively small size.

As reported, the council is selling off assets to shore up its funds after having to shave off millions to avoid effectively going bankrupt.

Councillor Sarah Bogle, cabinet member for economic development, said: "We are committed to engaging with residents on the Asset Development and Disposal Programme, and the future of the Amoy Street is the first opportunity to put the principles of the ADDP to local people.

"While it will depend on the feedback we receive from residents and any potential purchaser, it could provide much needed new homes or other development opportunities for the Polygon.

"However, the council does not intend to dispose of this car parks to a third party that would then continue to operate them as private car parks.

"The principle of a disposal is to support future development options and ensure that the remaining parking facilities in a local area can accommodate parking demand within it.

"Any future development proposals would also be consulted on through the planning process."

The car park is in the Polygon area of Southampton, near Bedford Place and London Road, and is within a 5-10 minute walk of the city centre.

The consultation will be open until June 13.

Residents can find out more about Amoy Street by visiting the council's website.

The remaining long stay car parks in Bedford Place include Kings Park Road, Grosvenor Square North, Handford Place, Southampton Street, Ordnance Road, Bedford Place MSCP, and Grosvenor Square MSCP.