Local residents are being asked to give their views on a proposal by Northumberland County Council to create much needed affordable housing for rent on a brownfield site in Cramlington. 
 

The views of the local community are being sought on a proposal to build a new mixed development of sixteen properties including 2- and 4-bedroom houses and 1- and 2-bedroom apartments. They will all be available for social rent. 
 
Lanercost Park is a housing estate in Cramlington with a mix of houses and apartment blocks dating from the 1960s and 70s. The County Council would like to develop a site in the middle of the estate which formerly had an apartment block situated on it. The apartment block has been demolished and the site is now clear.  

 

Residents living in the area have been written to and asked to comment online or alternately, they can attend a drop-in event at the Mayfield Community Centre 5-7pm on Wednesday 6th November. 

  

Northumberland County Councillor Colin Horncastle, Cabinet Member with responsibility for housing said: “Looking at past and current data we have identified a need for 1-bedroom apartments, 2-bedroom apartments, 2-bedroom houses and 4-bedroom houses in this part of Cramlington. 

 

“We welcome residents’ views and hope that people will take the time to share them with us. Their comments will help inform a planning application which is expected to be submitted before the end of the year.” 

 

It is proposed that each property will have dedicated off street parking to the front and private gardens to the rear, along with cycle and bin storage. Proposals also include energy efficient housing with Air Source Heat Pumps, Hot Water Pumps, Solar Panels and Electric vehicle charging points.