Persimmon gets Hartlepool go-ahead
A hybrid application for 1,260 homes in the town, to be delivered over five phases, has been approved by the local authority.
York-headquartered Persimmon wants to deliver the homes on land between the A689 and Brierton Lane
The development would provide a range of one-to-five-bedroom homes, with 121 properties being transferred to a local housing associations or sold at a reduced market rate.
A reserved matters application has now been submitted by the housebuilder for phase one of the development, which will see the construction of 316 homes including bungalows and apartments.
A local centre including a primary school, medical centre, and restaurant will be developed alongside the new homes.
As part of its Section 106 agreement, Persimmon will contribute more than £6m towards education provision and a further £1.2m for improvements to Wolviston services and A689/A1185 junctions.
A further £200,000 will go towards local sports facilities with money also to be provided for new play equipment and improvements to existing play areas.
Richard Holland, land and planning director at Persimmon Teesside, said: “With the need for new housing rightly high up the political agenda, we’re delighted to be working on these exciting plans for new homes in Hartlepool.
“A range of properties will be available for homebuyers set amongst nearly 50 hectares of public open space with excellent pedestrian and cycle links into the town centre.”