The former Dunston Hill Community Primary School in Gateshead is now being considered for demolition and development.
The site, located at the south east corner of the crossroads at Ellison Road, Park Terrace, Market Lane and Dunston Bank, has been vacant since 2009 and councillors will meet next Wednesday to decide whether to grant permission for the construction of 35 new dwellings on the site. Meldrum Construction Services originally applied for permission to develop the site in 2019 but councillors are now minded to grant the application.
The developers are proposing to construct 22 two-bedroom and 13 three bedroom dwellings. The construction firm also maintains the homes will be “100%” affordable.
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The proposal had generated objections from residents back in 2019 and continues to generate concerns today. The most recent public consultation on the project raised local concerns regarding the design, parking provision, and lack of electric vehicle charging points.
Earlier objections included concerns of the impact the project would have on local GP practices and local schools.
According to a council report: “It is welcome that the replacement scheme seeks to create a strong street frontage to Ellison Road, and the architectural approach is supported in general, particularly the proposed incorporation of original architectural artefacts into the designs, and the key dwellings at the corner of the main frontage, which would punctuate the development.
“Proposals for materials are considered appropriate, and it is recommended that conditions be imposed requiring final details to be submitted to the LPA, and implementation of the approved scheme.”
When asked for input on the development, Northumbria Police said: “The proposal for a corner site, formally the primary school, was always likely to be comprised and generally we have no objections, but the amended layout contains two footpaths that are problematic from a crime and disorder perspective.”
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