Councillors have again delayed making a decision on plans to create 475 new homes in Hartlepool which have faced more than 25 objections.

Proposals have been submitted to Hartlepool Borough Council planning department to build the properties on agricultural land north of Elwick Road and south of Worset Lane.

The outline application, from Hartlepool-based Cecil M Yuill, states the scheme would be the third phase of the Quarry Farm housing development.

Proposals also include a local centre with 400sqm of retail units and areas of open space.

Hartlepool-based Cecil M Yuill Ltd has applied for outline planning permission for the construction of 475 new homes to the west of Hartlepool.

placeholder image — Hartlepool-based Cecil M Yuill Ltd has applied for outline planning permission for the construction of 475 new homes to the west of Hartlepool.

The application was due to go before the council’s planning committee on Wednesday, March 18, for a verdict after a decision was deferred at February’s meeting for a site visit.

A report from officers recommended the proposals be approved, while 26 objections were submitted from residents.

Councillors voted to again defer a decision for more information after an objector raised concerns over numerous technical details with the application.

A decision is now expected in April.