Plans for dozens of new seafront homes in Seaton Carew have been approved by Hartlepool councillors.

The borough council’s planning committee has agreed plans for a residential development on land on the corner of Coronation Drive and Warrior Drive.

An initial application from Gleeson Homes to build 151 houses on the land was initially submitted in early 2023, however last year the scheme was amended to just 81 properties.

Councillors deferred making a decision in April following a request by the applicant due to concerns they had around some of the conditions proposed by the local authority.

The site west of Coronation Drive, Seaton Carew where the new homes are planned.

placeholder image — The site west of Coronation Drive, Seaton Carew where the new homes are planned.

They added they wanted “extra time to work with officers to refine those conditions”.

The scheme proposed a mix of semi-detached and detached houses consisting of 12 two-bedroom houses, 47 three-bed houses and 22 four-bed properties.

However, objections were received from 71 residential properties raising concerns over the housing proposals for the land.

They included increased traffic and parking problems, the homes not being “in keeping” with the surrounding area and homes leading to the loss of wildlife, privacy and identity.

The plans returned before Hartlepool Borough Council’s planning committee on July 16, where the plans were discussed and eventually approved.

A statement read out on behalf of a public objector raised a range of concerns including “risk to the public and environment”, health and safety and impacts on wildlife, with reference also made to land contamination issues.

Council officers, responding, said there was a planning condition which would cover several factors, including land remediation, monitoring and longer-term monitoring.

It was also noted that remediation would be controlled via a permit linked to the Environment Agency, with both the groundworks and the wider context of the environment considered.

After being put to the vote, the housing scheme was approved by a majority of councillors present, with six members voting in favour and three voting against.

A previous design and access statement on behalf of Gleeson Homes said: “The aim is to build on Gleeson’s previous design work and knowledge of the area.

“A range of new dwellings will be provided which are inclusive, affordable and cater for a variety of family sizes.”