Proposed demolition of Gateshead’s “Dunston Rocket” clears major hurdle.
Gateshead Council’s plans to redevelop the Ravensworth Road area of Dunston, Gateshead and demolish Derwent Tower – the so-called Dunston Rocket – have cleared a major hurdle.
English Heritage has turned down an application to have the 29-storey Owen Luder-designed Derwent Tower listed as a building of significant architectural merit, allowing Gateshead Council to bring forward its plans for the site.
Councillors have already worked closely with local residents to agree a comprehensive redevelopment for the Ravensworth Road area which will mean the demolition of Derwent Tower and 116 adjacent maisonettes, followed by new residential development, new shopping facilities, improved health facilities and a range of environmental improvements.
The new development framework was agreed in January this year subject to the Council being allowed to demolish Derwent Tower.
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