DEVELOPERS are hoping to build houses on the former Cleveland Bridge engineering site, in Darlington.

The Three Rivers Housing Group has submitted plans to the borough council for 26 properties on land north of Parkside and to the east of the Darlington to Middlesbrough railway line.

If approved by the planning committee on Wednesday, 14 houses and 12 bungalows will be built.

Council officers are recommending the scheme for approval, but say it will be necessary to create a new roundabout on Parkside. A bus stop with raised kerb and shelter will also be needed.