Plans have been approved to provide new short-term holiday accommodation on the outskirts of Hartlepool.

Proposals had been submitted to Hartlepool Borough Council planning department to transform the vacant property at 17 High Street, in Greatham.

The application from Thomas Gresham at Cousins & Co Short Stays will see the building converted to provide two bedroom short-term holiday accommodation.

Proposals note the site will be professionally managed and be able to host up to four adults with no parties, events or large group bookings allowed and enforced noise curfews and visitor management measures in place.

17 High Street, in Greatham, is to be transformed into holiday accommodation.

placeholder image — 17 High Street, in Greatham, is to be transformed into holiday accommodation.

A report from council planning officers has confirmed the application has been approved, ruling it “acceptable” and noting it “would not give rise to adverse impacts” on the area.

A statement in support outlined how the application would bring “a long-term vacant and boarded property back into use” and improve the “appearance and vitality” of the area.

Other listed benefits include “supporting the local economy and tourism”.