Former cottage hospital site declared surplus and available for redevelopment following closure of an NHS care facility. The medical complex was extended on a number of occasions over the years and comprised of a number of interconnected buildings, the vast majority being of modern flat-roof design. Demolition of the vacant buildings required once declared surplus and prior to redevelopment commencing. This clearance was enabled following an initial approval in 2015 (15/01918/DEMGDO). Subsequent permission secured in 2016 for redevelopment of site to provide a scheme of 24 houses and 15 flats (15/02779/FUL). Development of 39 dwellings completed in 2018/19.
Cottage Hospital, Morpeth