Northumberland social housing development approved despite Green Belt worries

New homes plans to address 'backlog of affordable housing' need in town

Approved outline plans to develop homes on green belt land will start to address the 'backlog of affordable housing' needed in Hexham.

Northumberland social housing development approved despite Green Belt worries

A new social housing development has been approved in Hexham. Officers told councillors it would help address the area's annual housing shortfall.

Hexham housing scheme secures go-ahead

A Northumberland housing provider has secured approval to build new affordable homes on Green Belt land. Castles & Coasts Housing Association will deliver 21 new properties on land north of Red Lion House on Corbridge Road near Hexham.  The scheme, prepared through extensive pre-planning work by Hedley Planning, will offer a mix…