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Landmark Housing Scheme Set to Reshape Hartlepool’s Marina

First Frames Up in Transformational Hartlepool Marina Housing Development

1st March 2026

Work has officially begun on a transformational £120 million pound waterfront housing development in Hartlepool, a long-anticipated project that's set to reshape parts of Hartlepool's brownfield landscape and deliver what developers call a substantial boost to the local economy.

The steel frame construction for one of the blocks of flats has already been built on the site.

The development, led by property developer Jomast in partnership with The Hartlepool Development Corporation (HDC), represents one of the largest single private investments in Hartlepool for over 30 years, forming a central pillar of wider efforts to revitalise Hartlepool's neglected waterfront and previously under-utilised land near the town centre and the marina area which had originally been granted planning permission for development back in the early 2000s which then lapsed.

Under the now plans recently approved by the towns Development Corporation board, up to 650 high-quality homes will now be constructed across multiple brownfield locations on the Hartlepool Marina. This includes around 240 houses and 410 apartments designed for a mix of tenants and buyers: families, young professionals, retirees and those seeking affordable modern accommodation. The homes will be located in sustainable, well-connected areas close to key transport links such as Hartlepool Railway Station.

In addition to residential units, the scheme is said to deliver a range of retail, leisure and medical facilities, delivering new amenities for residents and visitors alike, with provisions for up to 294 electric vehicle charging points also included in the plans, underlining what the developers say is a commitment to sustainable, future-ready infrastructure.

Local leaders marked the start of groundworks at the site several months ago with visits from Tees Valley Mayor and HDC Chairman Ben Houchen and a number of representitives from Hartlepool Borough Council. They described the project as a once-in-a-generation opportunity to bring long-neglected brownfield land back into productive use, create hundreds of construction jobs including apprenticeships, as well as supporting local firms and supply chains.

“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.

Hartlepool Borough Council

The development’s footprint spans seven planned locations across the town’s waterfront, with work already under way at three of these sites. The project sits alongside other regeneration initiatives in Hartlepool, such as the new £34.5 million active wellbeing hub, improvements to the Museum of Hartlepool and poised restoration works for the Wingfield Castle, all aimed at enhancing community facilities and town centre connectivity.

Whilst the scheme is being promoted as a catalyst for regeneration in Hartlepool, bringing with it new homes & employment during the construction phase, the significant development has not been without some controversy. Proposals by the developer, Jomast, to amend elements of the original plans recently prompted objections from some local residents living in the area, amid claims the introduction of larger homes than what was originally planned could pave the way for their future use as controversial houses of multiple occupation (HMO's).

Jomast has insisted the changes simply reflect the shifting market demand for bigger family homes and form part of the project’s evolution rather than any fundamental departure from the approved vision, However, when the revised proposals were placed before councillors representing Hartlepool Borough Council last month, its claimed officials opted to defer a final decision, leaving the matter unresolved and the debate over the scheme’s final form set to continue.