Burnside Garage, Grange Road, Stamfordham

Location of an operational bus depot within Stamfordham that has long been occupied by Bell's Coaches. Site was identified as a potential redevelopment opportunity a number of years ago and it would offer a chance for an infill scheme within the village. Relatively low yield identified is fitting, given the setting and in the wider context of the village. The depot would require demolition and any necessary remediation prior to progressing. A permission for clearance and construction of 5 homes was secured in 2011 (CM/20100728). At the time, it was the intention of the bus company to find a new site, therefore freeing up this site for redevelopment. However, the scheme was never progressed and the permission lapsed. A revised scheme, also for 5 units, was then permitted in 2014 (14/00945/FUL). Again this lapsed due to non-implementation. Despite previous schemes not being delivered, it is considered that the site does offer some potential for residential development. However, as there is an existing use/business in situ, and because there has been no indication in many years that there is an intention to relocated and/or redevelop the site, there is no evidence to suggest this has potential to provide new housing. No longer considered developable/developable and future housing delivery is discounted in the SHLAA.