Hartlepool hostel to be converted back into two 'desirable' homes

Proposals have been submitted to Hartlepool Borough Council planning department to carry out the work at The Tankerville Hostel.

Submitted by Jomast Developments, plans state the buildings at 19-21 Tankerville Street were combined to form a hostel around 1987, but the site has been ‘unoccupied since January 2020’.

A planning statement on behalf of the applicant states the latest proposals will restore the buildings back to their original use as two separate dwellings, which will each feature five bedrooms.

It said: “It is intended to carry out some internal alterations to facilitate use as standard family homes.

“Both properties will provide five bedrooms and there will be other internal improvements to create two desirable residential units.”

Planning documents also note the proposals constitute a sustainable development and will be in keeping with the local area.

They said: “Tankerville Street is made up of mainly three storey terraced housing.

“The area is all housing of a similar type and is supported by local schools, churches and shops.

“So, the general picture is one of family living and community. This proposal is to create two family homes. It is therefore considered that this fits the description of a sustainable development.”

Floor plans for the site show currently there are 10 bedrooms split between the first and second floors of the hostel, with two bathrooms on each floor.

Meanwhile the ground floor features two lots of living areas and kitchens, with yards to the back of the properties.

The hostel was originally granted planning permission around 1987, before a further change of planning use was granted in 2016 to allow the property to be classed as a house in multiple occupation.

Physical alterations were made to the building to implement this approval, and the building has remained unaltered since the changes were made.

A decision is expected to be made on the plans by the council planning department by the end of this month.

To view and comment on the planning application visit the Hartlepool Borough Council planning portal online and search reference number H/2020/0437.

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