Plans for five 'good quality' serviced apartments for 'contractors and professionals' above takeaway

Plans for five 'good quality' serviced apartments for 'contractors and professionals' above takeaway have been lodged.

Proposals have been submitted to Hartlepool Council planning department for the first and second floors of 29-31 Park Road, which are currently used as commercial storage. The ground floor is occupied by takeaway "The Pizza Guys" and this would remain unchanged.

The application from Raheel Deen, from GND Properties, seeks to develop five serviced apartments providing "short term" accommodation for "contractors and professionals" coming to the area.

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A planning statement notes all sites will feature one bedroom with an en-suite, although no kitchens will be provided as the aim is for occupants to visit "local businesses" in the town. It adds the "good quality" proposals would provide "significant economic and social benefit" and "assist in the regeneration" of Hartlepool while supporting "local businesses and the workforce".

The accommodation would be accessed via the door to neighbouring 33 Park Road, which the applicant is "in the process of purchasing" ahead of "phase two" proposals for further accommodation.

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