Plans to build 12 homes in Kirklevington, near Yarm, have been approved.
The land, at the rear of Forest Lane, has been designated for housing in the Local Plan.
A Stockton Borough Council planning committee was told this week that some residents were concerned about the size of the development, an increase in the volume of traffic, the disruption to wildlife and potential devaluation of other properties.
Councillors approved the plans after the developer said it would consider contributing £25,000 to a traffic calming scheme.
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