Former East Boldon dog kennels could make way for new homes under planning proposal
Plans have been submitted to demolish a former dog kennels in East Boldon.
A former dog kennels facility in South Tyneside could be demolished to make way for two new homes.
An application to the borough council’s planning department is for the former Bridle Lodge Kennels site, which sits off Bridle Path in the East Boldon area.
New plans aim to bulldoze the site’s vacant kennel buildings to pave the way for two 1.5-storey residential properties, each offering three bedrooms and living facilities.
‘Respects the character’ of the surrounding Green Belt
An accompanying design and access statement notes the proposed houses have been “carefully conceived to respond sensitively to their Green Belt setting”.
This includes the plans replacing an existing developed site with a low-density residential development that “respects the character of the surrounding landscape and preserves Green Belt openness”.
The application argues that the proposals represent a “positive, sensitive and sustainable redevelopment” and noted that landscaping, new trees and hedge planting would “soften the development and enhance biodiversity”.
Meanwhile, parking for at least two cars and a secure cycle store would be provided per dwelling.
The design and access statement goes on: “Since the closure of the kennels, the site has become underutilised, with the existing buildings now vacant and no longer serving a beneficial purpose.
“The utilitarian concrete kennel buildings are dated in appearance and make a limited positive contribution to the character and visual amenity of the surrounding Green Belt.
“Their replacement with a well-designed residential development will result in a substantial improvement to the site’s overall appearance and environmental quality.
“The proposed dwellings have been carefully designed to respond to the site’s rural setting, incorporating a contemporary architectural approach whilst remaining sympathetic to the surrounding landscape.
“Their modest scale, 1.5-storey form and sensitive positioning ensure that the development will not appear visually dominant within the wider landscape.”
South Tyneside Council to decide on the plans
A decision on the plan is expected following a council consultation.
For more information, visit the council’s planning portal website and search for reference 260624.
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