Following new details about plans to turn Seaton Carew’s landmark Staincliffe Hotel into apartments, here we spotlight just some of what is proposed while also recalling artistic impressions of schemes from yesteryear which did not quite happen – yet.
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Just some of the past and present artistic impressions of Hartlepool's future. Photo: Other 3rd Party
. Maritime Avenue
The newly-formed Hartlepool Development Corporation is take over much of the planning powers for Hartlepool town centre and the surrounding area. Here is one image of how it imagines Maritime Avenue could look in the future. Photo: Other 3rd Party
. Church Street
HDC's work is aimed at complementing planned improvements after Hartlepool Borough Council was awarded £16.5m of Levelling Up money to regenerate Church Street by supporting the new Northern Film and TV Studios. Photo: Other 3rd Party
. Cafe culture
An artist's impression of how Hartlepool's Church Street could look as part of transformation plans announced in 2014. Photo: submitted
. 'City centre living'
Advanced RS Developments has received planning permission for a “£25million city centre living scheme delivering 98 stylish apartments and six retail units”. Photo: Other 3rd Party
. Time span
The scheme, which would include the site of the former Engineers Social Club, off Raby Road, is expected to take 18 months to complete after work begins. Photo: Other 3rd Party
. Full steam ahead
One scheme closer to completion is Tees Valley Combined Authority's restoration of Hartlepool Railway Station's second platform as part of a larger £12m improvement programme. Work is expected to be complete by the end of 2023. Photo: Other 3rd Party
1. Maritime Avenue
The newly-formed Hartlepool Development Corporation is take over much of the planning powers for Hartlepool town centre and the surrounding area. Here is one image of how it imagines Maritime Avenue could look in the future. Photo: Other 3rd Party
2. Church Street
HDC's work is aimed at complementing planned improvements after Hartlepool Borough Council was awarded £16.5m of Levelling Up money to regenerate Church Street by supporting the new Northern Film and TV Studios. Photo: Other 3rd Party
3. Cafe culture
An artist's impression of how Hartlepool's Church Street could look as part of transformation plans announced in 2014. Photo: submitted
4. 'City centre living'
Advanced RS Developments has received planning permission for a “£25million city centre living scheme delivering 98 stylish apartments and six retail units”. Photo: Other 3rd Party