Site of the former Hirst Welfare, Ashington

Northumberland|North East
Awaiting Permission

60

Potential Homes

2.2

Hectares

-

Permission Year

Public

Ownership

About This Site

Site of the former Hirst Welfare, Ashington is a brownfield development site covering 2.20 hectares in Northumberland. The site has potential for up to 60 new homes.

Planning Details

Status
not-permissioned
Deliverable
No
Reference
6737

Additional Notes

Opportunity for redevelopment of vacant land within Ashington. This was part of the Hirst Miner's Welfare recreation ground site. A relatively high-density scheme is considered appropriate given the location. The site was previously allocated for 92 homes in the Wansbeck Local Plan but the SHLAA identifies a lower indicate yield of 60 homes following reappraisal.

What is Brownfield Land?

Brownfield land is previously developed land that may be available for redevelopment. The government prioritises brownfield development over greenfield sites to protect countryside and make efficient use of existing infrastructure. Local authorities maintain Brownfield Land Registers to identify suitable sites for housing.

Data source: Brownfield Land Register (Local Authority) | Added: 17/12/2019