Site on edge of town centre currently occupied by a builders yard, with a number of industrial and commercial buildings in situ. This business is still operating from the site, although it has been confirmed that options for relocation and redevelopment are being actively considered by the firm. Demolition and site clearance would be required prior to redevelopment. There may be need for remediation given the current and former uses. A scheme of slightly higher yield may be suitable given the location, potentially through a flatted development. Considered to offer potential for redevelopment in medium-term, following relocation of the current use. An application for clearance of the site and construction of 48 units for retirement living was submitted in 2023 (23/04190/FUL). This proposal is currently awaiting determination. The flats are self-contained one- and two-bed residential dwellings, and therefore constitute as individual dwellings (C3 use). An existing stone building is to be retained as an electricity sub-station and for car parking. If the current application is permitted, then the yield for the site will be changed to the higher figure. Site is also allocated for housing in the Northumberland Local Plan (2022) and also in the Hexham Neighbourhood Plan (2021).
Land West of Station Road, Hexham