Decision on plans for Seaton Carew seafront homes delayed

An application to build 151 houses on land on the corner of Coronation Drive and Warrior Drive, Seaton Carew, was initially submitted to Hartlepool Borough Council by Gleeson Homes in early 2023.

However last year it was confirmed the proposal had been amended to instead seek to deliver just 81 properties.

A decision was due to be made on the application by the council’s planning committee on Wednesday, April 22.

Reports from local authority officers ahead of the meeting recommended the proposals were approved, subject to numerous planning conditions and the completion of a section 106 legal agreement.

However councillors agreed to defer making a decision following a request by the applicant to delay the verdict due to concerns they had around some of the conditions included in the document.

They added they wanted “extra time to work with officers to refine those conditions” which currently “aren’t acceptable” to them.

The scheme proposes a mix of semi-detached and detached houses consisting of 12 two-bedroom houses, 47 three-bed houses and 22 four-bed properties, and feature 11 different property styles.

However objections have been received from 71 properties raising concerns over the housing proposals for the land.

Worries raised include increased traffic and parking problems, the homes not being “in keeping” with the surrounding area and that they would lead to a loss of wildlife, privacy and identity.

A design and access statement on behalf of Gleeson Homes states: “The aim is to build on Gleeson’s previous design work and knowledge of the area.

“A range of new dwellings will be provided which are inclusive, affordable and cater for a variety of family sizes.”