Councillors will decide early next week on plans to develop the former West House pub on Grasmere court, Killingworth, into 22 new homes.

The proposed “affordable” dwellings will consist of 10 two-bedroom houses, two three-bedroom houses, two one-bedroom flats, and eight two-bedroom flats. The new homes will be equipped with landscaping and parking facilities.

The height of the developments will not exceed two stories, according to North Tyneside Council documents at the time of writing, there have been no recorded objections from the public to the proposed scheme.

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The site was formerly home to West House farm, a post-medieval farmstead, later demolished in the 1960s and rebuilt as a pub and community space. Despite its history, North Tyneside Council’s Archaeology and Heritage officer does not believe the development of the site will have a significant impact on archaeological heritage assets.

Environmental officers at the council have made several recommendations to improve the environmental impact of the 22 proposed homes. These include restoring hedgerows, a new pond, tree planting, a new green roof, and swift or bat boxes.

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The Northumberland and Newcastle Society, an association which aims to protect the environment and culture in Newcastle and North Tyneside, said: “The proposed plans for an infill of much-needed social housing in Killingsworth makes good use of the currently unused brownfield site. Although the designs are a little bland, they are, however, in keeping with many of the properties in the immediate vicinity.

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Northumbria Police said: “Since our prior comment on this matter when out for consultation in January, we have had the opportunity to discuss the proposals with the developers on our content with the current application.”

Councillors will decide on Tuesday, April 11, 2023, at 10 AM whether or not the scheme is suitable. The meeting will take place at the council’s Cobalt headquarters.