Agenda item

Substitution of House Types on 13 No Plots and Amendments to Layout Including Removal of 2 No Units and Formation of Access Road

Consideration was given to the report of the Principal Planning Officer (Durham City Area Office) which recommended approval.  The Principal Planning Officer explained that Members had visited the site that day and gave a detailed presentation on the main issues outlined in the report.

Councillor Blakey explained that she was objecting as a Ward Member.  The previous application on the site was conditioned on providing a safe crossing point for residents of the estate upon 25 houses being occupied.  There was now approximately 50 houses occupied and residents were finding it difficult to cross the road safely.  The developers had not made any attempt to make arrangements for the crossing to be installed.  A rat run could also be created through the estate to Henderson Doors site.

Mr A Glenwright, Highways Officer explained that the signalised crossing order had been placed with Durham County Council's construction operation, Service Direct and based on their works programme should be installed in September 2011.

At this point, Councillor Blakey withdrew from the meeting.

RESOLVED that the application be approved subject to the conditions outlined in the report.