Application submitted to build 115 homes in South Shields

Housebuilder Bellway is seeking approval to build 115 homes alongside a new public sports pitch on land off Victoria Road West in Hebburn, South Tyneside, once home to the Hebburn campus of South Tyneside College before its closure in 2011.

The site, formerly used as college playing fields, is earmarked for development in the council’s emerging Local Plan.

Stuart Morgan, land director for Bellway North East, said: “This development would help to meet demand for new private and affordable homes in South Tyneside while opening up a new sports facility for the local community to use.

“The homes would be energy efficient, featuring solar panels to provide free low-carbon electricity to residents as well as electric vehicle charging points.

“There would also be landscaped areas, new wildlife habitats and trees planted within the development.

“Bellway has a strong track record for building high-quality homes across the North East.

“This site in Hebburn provides an opportunity to create a sustainable new neighbourhood which would provide the housing the area needs while supporting employment for people in the area.”

The scheme includes a mix of two, three, and four-bedroom properties, with four homes designated as affordable rental units and 10 offered at discounted market value.

Bellway has already developed a separate residential scheme on part of the former college grounds.

The land benefits from nearby amenities, including schools, shops, and leisure facilities, as well as transport links via the Metro at Pelaw.

The developer has applied to South Tyneside Council for full planning consent for the 13-acre site.

The application follows a period of public consultation, during which Bellway distributed information leaflets to local residents and held a public meeting to discuss the proposals.

The new homes would feature energy-efficient designs, incorporating solar panels and electric vehicle charging infrastructure.

Plans also include enhancements to green space, with new habitats and tree planting.