Work begins to convert former Hartlepool bakery into family homes

Work could start next month to transform a Hartlepool bakery into two family homes.The work could begin as early as April to convert the former Anderson’s Bakery, in Ashgrove Avenue, which has remained empty for over a year.Hartlepool Borough Council is behind the scheme to develop the building previously owned by DISC Housing – a registered social landlord.Local residents voiced concerns back in February 2015 when DISC put forward plans to convert the building into four one-bedroom flats, a communal lounge and kitchen areas, which resulted in Hartlepool Borough Council buying the property from DISC.Planning permission could be granted by early April, which would pave the way to create two homes – one two-bedroomed and one three-bedroomed – for rent by local families.The fully refurbished properties would be added to the council’s portfolio of homes for rent, which now exceeds 200.