Local information
The site is located in an established residential area of Hartlepool, occupying a prominent corner position on Stockton Road and Stratford Road. Road access to Hartlepool is principally provided by the A179 from the north and the A689 to the south, both of which connect directly onto the A19 to the west. The subject property is located approximately 0.7 miles south of Hartlepool town centre, 12.5 miles north of Middlesbrough and 31.5 miles south of Newcastle upon Tyne. The site is located approximately a mile to the south of Hartlepool train station which provides direct access to a number of key regional destinations including Newcastle upon Tyne, Sunderland and Middlesbrough, as well as national destinations including York and London Kings Cross. The subject property benefits from its proximity to Seaton Carew beach and Rift House recreational ground, as well as various other community land uses including Brieton Sports Centre and Rossmere Park. Convenience retail can be found within the immediate vicinity of the subject property, whilst more establish provision, comprising Tesco and Aldi, can be found a short distance to the north and east and south respectively.