"Critically identified housing" - Apartment complex plan revealed for former South Shields community centre
The vacant parcel of land in Wenlock Road, previously occupied by the St Simons Community Project, could be revived as an apartment complex under new plans submitted to South Tyneside Council.
A South Shields site once occupied by a community centre could be revived as an apartment complex under new plans.
The application to South Tyneside Council’s planning department is for a vacant parcel of land in Wenlock Road which previously housed the St Simons Community Project before its demolition.
New plans submitted to council officials aim to make way for a three-storey detached building containing a total of six two-bedroom apartments.
An accompanying design and access statement notes the principle of residential use was previously established when planning permission was granted for a detached dwelling on the land.
New plans, from Ball Rolling (Methley) Ltd, say the new application’s design “utilises the footprint, scale and massing of the previously consented building” and would provide high-quality accommodation while meeting an identified local need for new homes.
Those behind the scheme said there would be “no overlooking to neighbouring properties” and a “sufficient separation distance from the proposed development and established buildings” to prevent overshadowing to these structures.
The development is also expected to provide dedicated parking, an electric vehicle charging point and a cycle store.
The design and access statement goes on: “The site is in a highly sustainable location, in line with national and local planning policy, with a wide range of existing services and amenities provided locally, with good access to surrounding facilities via sustainable modes of transport.
“The development will bring vacant previously developed land back into use for use with a critically identified housing need.
“The proposed development does not impact or cause any impact on any designated heritage, landscape or ecological designations [and] will provide material benefits to the provision of accommodation for a local authority that cannot demonstrate a five-year housing land supply and bring a vacant site back into use.”
A decision on the plan is expected following a consultation.
For more information, visit the council’s planning portal website and search for reference 260574.