Work starts to build dozens of new affordable houses in Hartlepool

Thirteen, which owns and manages 34,000 properties throughout the North East and North Yorkshire, is constructing 81 two and three-bedroom bungalows at Scholars Fields, in Brierton Lane, Hartlepool.

Work has started on the site following new building site safety advice and guidelines issued by the Government as a result of the ongoing coronavirus pandemic.

The scheme, which is being delivered by Thirteen in partnership with Gus Robinson Developments and with funding from Homes England, is specifically designed to promote independent living for people aged over 55 and those with mobility issues.

The homes – described as an attractive development which “will provide the town with a much-needed mix of properties for affordable rent and for shared ownership” – are expected to be available from the summer of 2021.

Craig Taylor, managing director of Thirteen Homes, said: “The new and innovative project at Scholars Field will provide the town with a wealth of modern and contemporary bungalows.

“At Thirteen, we are committed to delivering exciting new projects, with the goal of providing customers with new, affordable houses in some of the key areas within the region.

“The initial work on the development at Brierton Lane has been extremely well-received and will be a much-welcomed addition to the town.”

Stephen Bell, managing director at Gus Robinson Developments, said: “Scholars Field is an exciting project which will bring much-needed affordable housing to Hartlepool.

“It is a pleasure to have been able to begin working on the site, albeit following rigorous new site safety policies in response to the global pandemic.”

Councillor Christopher Akers-Belcher, chair of the regeneration services committee at Hartlepool Borough Council, which sold the land to Thirteen, added: “This attractive development will provide the town with a much-needed mix of properties for affordable rent and for shared ownership, so we are delighted that work is underway, following COVID-19 safe working practices.”

Thirteen unveiled its plans for the site last year and received planning permission at the start of 2020.

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