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.