On behalf of Oaktree Living and Karbon Homes, DPP has secured approval at planning committee for the development of 50 new affordable dwellings with associated access and landscaping works at Land at Redworth Road, Shildon, County Durham.
The development provides significant social, economic and environmental benefits through delivering 15 Rent to Buy and 35 Social Rent plots, in an accessible and sustainable location. The homes will comprise of a mix of bungalows, semi-detached and detached houses which will help to support housing provision for older persons and families in Shildon. Environmentally, the site will achieve a net gain of 82.69% of hedgerow units which is a significant betterment on the site.
DPP engaged with Durham County Council through the planning application determination and as part of this, the development went through an iterative design process. This led to a unanimous approval of the scheme at Planning Committee.
Kayleigh Dixon, Director at DPP said
We had to navigate several challenging site constraints to achieve a positive recommendation for this scheme, working closely with the LPA, consultees and the design team. We are really pleased to have obtained a unanimous approval for much needed affordable homes on what will be a gateway site into the town
