The Church Commissioners for England has submitted a joint planning application with Durham County Council for up to 1,435 homes east of Newton Aycliffe, alongside extensive infrastructure including a new primary school and local centre.
The 240-acre Copelaw scheme would be located on a strategic housing site identified in the County Durham Plan.
If approved, it would provide a series of interlinked neighbourhoods set out around a central spine road. This would connect to sustainable transport options including walking and cycling routes and a bus route that feeds into the local network.
It would include 15% affordable housing in line with the provisions of the local plan, and homes that could be adapted to the needs of older people, with up to 92 extra care apartments.
The plans feature a primary school, as well as a local centre at the site’s northern entry point, providing shops and services as well as local employment creation.
The Church Commissioners for England and Durham County Council will be the site’s joint landowners.
Matt Naylor, team lead of strategic land at the Church Commissioners for England, said: “Our plans for the Newton Aycliffe scheme would provide high-quality, sustainable housing that meets the needs and aspirations of residents.
“Importantly, it features extensive social, environmental and transport infrastructure, including a local primary school, green open space, elderly care provision, and shops and services to create a thriving, well-connected community.”
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