RESIDENTS in the Murton area of east Durham are being invited to a public consultation event on plans for 47 new affordable homes in their community.

County Durham Housing Group wants views on proposals for 27 bungalows and 20 three-bed houses on land at Truro Road, in Murton.

Homes would be available for affordable rent and rent-to-buy respectively once completed.

The consultation event will be held at the Glebe Centre, in Murton, from 4pm to 6pm tomorrow.

Staff from County Durham Housing Group will be on hand to talk about the project and show residents detailed plans around the proposal.

County Durham Housing Group head of development and commercial property, Kate Abson, said: “We understand the demand for a range of homes in the Murton area and want to hear what local people think about our proposals.

“Both the bungalows and houses will feature high levels of insulation, the latest heating systems and double glazing.

“All the homes will be expected to bring greater efficiencies when compared with older homes, particularly those in the private rented sector.

“And as well as delivering affordable homes in the places where they’re really needed, the development will provide new jobs during construction.”

The development forms part of an overall 297 home new build programme by the group between the Tyne and Tees across a three year period. By 2020, County Durham Housing Group will have invested £32m across 17 sites, thereby boosting employment in the area.