Plans to Demolish House on Callerton Lane in Ponteland Spark Controversy
A proposal to demolish a house in Ponteland has been submitted, aiming to replace it with a modern two-storey home.
Ponteland, Northumberland, Demolition, Housing, Planning
Ponteland: So, there’s a planning application in the works to knock down a house on Callerton Lane. An agent from Planning House is behind it, and they want to replace the old place with a shiny new two-storey home.
The new house will come with parking and a garage, which is pretty handy. The folks behind the plans say the current house is in bad shape—like, really bad. They described it as ‘dilapidated’ and ‘uninhabitable.’
Interestingly, the site isn’t in a Conservation Area or near any listed buildings, so that’s a plus for the developers. They’ve made some changes to the design after a previous application was turned down. The aim is to make sure the new house fits in nicely with the neighborhood.
They’ve lowered the height and width of the new build and switched up the materials to use local stone and slate. Plus, they’re planning to plant new trees to help with privacy and keep the area looking nice.
The owners want a home that suits their family’s needs, and they believe a modern house will give them the space they need. They also mentioned that it’ll help with drainage, which is always a good thing.
They’re hoping this new proposal will help meet the housing needs in Ponteland and offer more options for people looking for homes. If you want to check out more details, you can find the application on the council’s planning portal using reference number 24/04365/FUL.