Burn Lane Bus Depot, Hexham

Land occupied by a bus garage within the urban environment in Hexham. Currently in use and occupied, but it has been highlighted as having potential for future redevelopment. The release of the land will be dependent on the operational needs of Go North East, and necessity to secure a site for relocation. Therefore, it is not available for immediate redevelopment. Demolition of the depot and associated buildings will be required. A requirement to undertake remediation is also likely given the current use. There is opportunity to link with adjacent land as part of a wider redevelopment scheme (2040, 2628, 9136). There may be chance for a scheme at increased density given the location in the built-up. It is considered to have potential in the longer-term, but residential development is forecast later in the plan period. The site is now allocated for residential development in the Northumberland Local Plan (2022) and also in the Hexham Neighbourhood Plan (2021).