Plans have been lodged to provide new short-term holiday accommodation in an empty house.

Proposals have 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 would see the building converted to provide two bedroom short-term holiday accommodation.

Proposals say the property would 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, Greatham, with the blue door. Pic Via Google Maps.

placeholder image — 17 High Street, Greatham, with the blue door. Pic Via Google Maps.

A planning statement in support outlines 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”.

The holiday accommodation would operate all year round and a final decision on the application is expected from the council in March.