Existing commercial garage site, occupied by a number of buildings including an MOT test centre, workshops and lock-ups. There is also an associated dwelling in situ. Clearance and remediation of the land required before a residential scheme can commence. Land has been identified for redevelopment for a number of years. An initial outline approval was secured in 2009 and later renewed (07/00557/OUT, 11/02107/VARYCO). Detailed permission for demolition and redevelopment for 14 homes was then approved in 2012 (11/02989/REM). Works started on-site in 2014 but stalled shortly after. The permission has been implemented and so, whilst no start has been made on construction of dwellings to date, it will not lapse. The last update from the landowner confirmed that remediation/preparation works continue and that the site is being marketed for sale, and it is still anticipated that the permitted development will be delivered. First completions within the next five years, with the overall site anticipated to be finished in the medium-term (6 to 10 years).
Bungalow and New Dolphin Garage, Front Street, Newbiggin-by-the-Sea