A FORMER dog track could be demolished to make way for executive homes after plans were given the green light by council bosses.
Developers had asked Durham County Council for permission to build 47 houses on the site of Easington Greyhound Stadium site, off Sunderland Road.
Charles Church said the appearance will be that of a “village rural style”, with the layout showing a scheme of mainly detached, four and five bedroomed houses, including five affordable homes.
The firm said the stadium ceased to be operational a number of years ago, due to a significant decline in the popularity of the sport.
The proposals had attracted criticism from Easington Village Parish Council, which claimed the village would ‘not be able to cope with the additional infrastructure required’.
But a report for the council raised no issues with education provision, flooding or pollution.
And the only request from highways officers related to the length of driveways proposed for the homes.
Speaking for Charles Church, Adam McVickers, told a meeting of the county council’s Area Planning Committee: “The very specific use of the site meant it does not lend itself to alternative uses. As a result, it has remained an unattractive eyesore.
“This application represents a significant opportunity to regenerate the site, meeting current and future housing needs of the county.”
Senior planning officer Barry Gavillet said: “There are no adverse impacts that would significantly and demonstrably outweigh the benefits.”
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