Hartlepool: £120m housing project to create 410 jobs

Teesside property developer Jomast is leading this ‘transformational’ scheme, in collaboration with Hartlepool Development Corporation (HDC).

It’s the largest single investment in Hartlepool for a generation, according to the developers.

The scheme aims to revitalise multiple brownfield sites with a mix of housing, retail, leisure, and medical facilities.

The project will cater to families, young professionals, retirees, and those in need of affordable housing, with a blend of rental and for-sale options.

There will be up to 650 new homes, with 240 houses and 410 apartments, all with two or three bedrooms.

They hope to add a new entrance to Hartlepool Railway Station and 294 electric vehicle charging stations.

Construction will create 410 jobs, including apprenticeships, and will support local construction firms and suppliers.

Work has begun on three of the seven planned sites near Maritime Avenue on Hartlepool Waterfront.

Tees Valley Mayor and Hartlepool Development Corporation chairman Ben Houchen, Jomast managing director Stuart Monk, and Hartlepool Borough Council leader councillor Brenda Harrison visited one of the sites to mark the start of groundworks.

Mayor Houchen said: “This is an outstanding example of how HDC can move quickly in delivering vital regeneration to areas of Hartlepool which have stood neglected for far too long.

“Spades are in the ground, bricks will soon be laid, and the people of Hartlepool can see for themselves how these unloved and derelict brownfield sites are being turned into great places for local people to live.

“It will also create hundreds of construction jobs, supporting fantastic local businesses and driving forward Hartlepool’s economy and improving its environment.”

The development will be located across two designated Development Corporation focus areas of Urban Village and Coast Connectivity.

The plans complement Hartlepool Borough Council’s regeneration programme at Hartlepool waterfront, which includes Highlight, Hartlepool’s new £34.5 million active wellbeing hub, which is now under construction.

Further works under the council’s Hartlepool Town Deal programme include improving connectivity between the waterfront and town centre following the completion of a new route from the Marina to Seaton Carew.

Councillor Brenda Harrison, leader of Hartlepool Borough Council and Hartlepool Development Corporation board member, said: “One of the key priorities of our council is to bring derelict land and buildings across Hartlepool back into use and I am delighted that we have been able to work alongside the Tees Valley Mayor, Jomast and the Hartlepool Development Corporation Board to progress this exciting development.

“It will transform these derelict brownfield sites and bring much-needed good quality and modern homes to Hartlepool.

“This project complements many other regeneration projects happening in Hartlepool right now and through the power of partnerships, we are delivering a brighter future for our town.”

Jomast has long-established links to Hartlepool, including owning the iconic Wesley Chapel, which they are currently restoring as a boutique hospitality venue.

Stuart Monk, Jomast managing director, said: “The team at Jomast are delighted that the Development Corporation has given the go-ahead for this important project which will enable the delivery of exemplary housing and will benefit both Hartlepool and the wider area.”