Plans lodged for 53 new homes near Wansbeck General Hospital in Ashington

Persimmon Homes wants to build a mix of two, three and four bedroom homes to provide an extension and continuation of the surrounding Woodhorn Meadows development.

A standalone full planning application has been submitted because the maximum dwelling threshold of 600 approved under the outline consent has now been reached.

A planning document by Persimmon states: “The proposals have been informed by the existing character of Ashington, as well as the built form and architectural style of the neighbouring Woodhorn Meadows and Seaton Vale developments, which have proved successful.

"This mix offers a predominantly three bedroom dwellings, followed by two and four bedroom dwellings. This is in line with the recent SHMA recommendations. Three and four bedroom houses have been proved to be particularly attractive to families and first-time buyers within the adjacent Woodhorn Meadows scheme.”