Councillors will soon review a plan for almost 400 new homes near Harrowgate Lane in Bishopsgarth, Stockton.
Avant Homes wants to build these homes. They plan 394 houses near Harrowgate Lane. Previous plans were initially denied, but a later appeal allowed for some changes.
Detailed plans are now up for approval. These plans include five phases on fields, and they also want to build 54 other homes. The site covers 13.4 hectares of land.
The developer says this brings good things. It means jobs and addresses housing needs, with affordable homes available. They promise green space and a play area. People can walk places easier too.
They say they will help local wildlife and wish to make new green connections. The council will discuss this on Wednesday.
Twelve objections were received for the plans. People feel the area floods too often, fearing more traffic, noise, and danger. This affects children at local schools.
Wildlife impacts really worry objectors. They mentioned consultation and parking issues, with concerns including pollution and school spots. They see impacts on house prices and nature.
One councillor is against the extra homes. He thinks it worsens traffic a whole lot, with too many houses being his primary concern. He also mentioned the local environment.
Some groups didn’t object to the project. Environmental health and Highways England also had no issues, referencing road work and housing caps.
The NHS needs money from the developer. They say it’s needed for healthcare services; without funding, services might not be good. The council says they can’t get this money.
Council officers recommend approval, with terms. The planning manager will make final calls. This site is part of a bigger housing area; it will have homes, shops, and a center.
This is key for providing local housing now. These schemes help with housing and jobs. The site is sustainable and has landscaping. The officers feel things will be private enough.
They don’t think the plans harm anyone’s homes. They said the roads were already reviewed, and conditions protect nature and improve it. The project is visually pleasing, officers state.
They see no bad effects on safety or floods. Living quality won’t suffer, they also say. The council will meet to discuss these plans on Wednesday at the library.