New sustainable homes planned for seven-figure Northumberland coastal village

Plans for new sustainable homes in a Northumberland village have been submitted for approval.

Welcomed as a further boost for local housing stock, the move sees developerFORM Properties, supported by North East planning specialist Hedley Planning Services, submit proposals for a mix of 4 three and four bedroomed family homes on land south of Karieth Drive in High Newton-by-the-Sea on the Northumberland coast.

Each property has been designed with an internal living space that will offer contemporary open space to meet the quality accommodation needs of modern family life.

The 0.35ha site, which is close to several dwellings mostly located to the north of the site and The Joiners Arms pub located within the village, also includes plans to build a stone surfaced car park with new access off the C72 road.

The £4m development is expected to be considered by Northumberland County Council later this autumn and if it gets the green light, building work will follow shortly after with the first homes available in mid 2025.

Hedley Planning Services senior planner Alex Franklin, who is overseeing the planning application, commented: “This submission is welcome news with the existing housing stock numbers in the village limited, plans will provide a positive contribution to the long-term sustainability of the area and associated services.

“This is an exciting development which will provide a significant boost to the local economy. As planners, we want to see the creation of high quality housing schemes that leave a long-lasting legacy and provide lovely family homes for people.”

Michael Foster-Smith, director of FORM Properties, added: “We’re very pleased to bring forward these proposed plans in such a special location. We have worked closely with our architect to create a design that responds well to the local context of the site with a keen focus on the use of sustainable materials.”

The scheme has been designed by Hexham-based Elliott Architects Ltd.

By Matthew Neville – Senior Correspondent, Bdaily

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