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Search the Public Notice PortalPlans to build 16 new homes in a County Durham village have been approved by the council, five years after the application was submitted.
The site, located to the east of Durham Road in Wolsingham, will be developed by Dere Street Homes Ltd.
The approved plans, initially submitted in 2020, include 13 market houses and three affordable bungalows.
Homes will feature traditional coursed stonework and slate-effect tiles, drawing inspiration from County Durham farmsteads.
The site, which spans 0.73 hectares, is currently used for agriculture.
Under the new plans, 47 parking spaces will be created, and a new vehicular and pedestrian access to the public highway will be established.
The existing public footpath will be rerouted.
An off-site contribution of £8,000 will be made to compensate for a net biodiversity loss.
The developer will also contribute £33,108 towards secondary school capacity and £29,249 for open space.
The plans were revised from the original proposal of 17 houses, following consultation feedback.
Four objections were received, raising concerns about the development of the greenfield site, the safety of access, the strain on public services, and changes to the footpath.
The Campaign to Protect Rural England (CPRE) also questioned the impact on the Higher Landscape Value and the availability of alternative brownfield sites.
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Durham County Council's decision to approve the plans was made on May 15, subject to a Section 106 agreement.
The development must start within three years and comply with detailed plans and materials.
The site will also require a construction management plan before work commences, and the landscaping must follow an agreed scheme.
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