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Search the Public Notice PortalPlans to build homes at a village near Bishop Auckland have been approved despite concerns from neighbours that they are being "completely surrounded."
Durham County Council has approved Appleton Homes Ltd's proposal to build four new homes off Etherley Lane at Etherley Dene.
The decision was made by Durham County Council on Monday, March 23, despite objections from local residents.
Approved plans, down from a seven-home layout to four, will be built on a 0.68-hectare site with a new access.
The decision has been met with disapproval, particularly from nearby residents who have expressed concerns over the development's impact on the area's natural appearance.
One neighbour on Clover Drive said they "utterly" objected to the plans, saying: "We are being completely surrounded by properties on ancient land and woods.
"This is destroying the natural land, green belt and natural beauty of the dene. This will have a major lasting impact upon the environment, ecology and wildlife.
"Soon there won't be any green spaces for us to enjoy.
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"This is grossly unfair to the people of Etherley Dene and Deneside Chase."
The four new homes will have a combined provision of 16 car spaces, in a scheme that will replace currently undeveloped land.
Other elements forming part of the development include the introduction of a stone wall along the southern boundary and 1.8m close‑board fence separating the dwellings.
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