00:00More than 250 new homes could be built on a former Riverside estate in Gateshead.
00:07Developers behind the proposed Clasper Village scheme have said the home plans will strengthen links to the area's history
00:14through street names, public spaces and a statue celebrating local rowing figure Harry Clasper.
00:20Plans submitted by Taylor Wimpey include houses and flats arranged around communal gardens,
00:26alongside play areas and improved walking routes.
00:30The development would prioritise pedestrians and cyclists through a home zone layout with links to Riverside Park.
00:38Gateshead Council has been approached for comment while the planning application is considered.
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