Gateshead land which has been deemed "overgrown and unpleasant" could be transformed with the construction of 62 new homes.
Plans to develop five patches of land between Rectory Road and Brighton Road in Saltwell have been recommended for approval.
The developer, Mr Paul Hacking, has proposed to the council the construction of 20 five-bedroom homes, 23 three-bedroom homes and 19 two-bedroom homes.
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The site once housed a community centre, residential properties, several shops and garages before being demolished in 2013. The land has been left undeveloped since.
A total of 13 residents have backed the proposals on the council's planning website, stating they are looking forward to "bringing derelict land back into use for the community".
There is also, according to locals, a demand for five-bedroom homes in the area. Some hope it will also bring economic benefits to Saltwell.
However, some claim the area is overdeveloped and overpopulated already and further homes will add to existing traffic and parking problems.
Others have highlighted their concerns for the loss of greenery and claim the construction will have a detrimental impact on the mental health of residents.
Objectors also fear the noise and disturbance in the mornings and evenings.
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Saltwell councillor Denise Robson said: "In general terms, I think it has the potential to really improve our area. That patch of land has been derelict, a mess, and you're not always sure what goes on there at night.
"So, the fact there are plans for it is positive. New homes could create a better mix of people in Saltwell so that it's not all private landlords, which can bring all sorts of problems.
"There will be problems with both the construction, dust and noise for instance and the finished article, but it is down to us as councillors to work with council officers to figure them out."
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