Agenda item

Hybrid application for NetPark Phase 3a, comprising full application for new spine road, new access from A177, drainage works including a pipe bridge, associated landscaping and infrastructure, and outline application for up to 14 two-storey buildings providing circa 1,670 m2 B1 floorspace each

The Committee considered report of the Senior Planning Officer regarding a hybrid application for NetPark Phase 3a, comprising a full application for a new spine road, new access from A177, drainage works including a pipe bridge, associated landscaping and infrastructure and outline application for up to 14 two-storey buildings providing circa 1,670 m² B1 floorspace on land to the north of Discovery Offices, William Armstrong Way, NetPark, Sedgefield (for copy see file of Minutes).

C Harding, Senior Planning Officer gave a detailed presentation on the application which included a site location plan, aerial photograph, views across the site and an indicative layout.

The Senior Planning Officer informed the Committee that Business Durham considered that NetPark Phase 3a could provide/create up to 1400 jobs.

Councillor Boyes moved approval of the application.  This was seconded by Councillor Jewell who considered the application had significant benefits and many positives.

Upon a vote being taken it was

Resolved:

That the application be approved subject to the Conditions contained in the report.