Vacant land in an existing residential area, that was the site of a residential care home. This complex had comprised of 38 flats for elderly persons, all one-bed self-contained units, that were no longer suitable for modern needs. The clearance was part of a project to renew social housing stock. The demolition of the redundant care home was enabled by an initial consent from 2016 (16/01636/DEMGDO). A subsequent application for redevelopment providing 22 homes has been permitted in 2018 (17/04048/FUL). Construction commenced in 2018. The scheme is 12 homes for affordable rent and a further 10 shared ownership properties. Due to the earlier demolition the overall result of the works is for a net loss of 16 homes on completion. Development of 22 dwellings (-16 net) completed in 2019/20.
Land at Northumberland Close, Ashington