Agenda item

Erection of 12 no. Dwellinghouses

Consideration was given to the report of the Principal Planning Officer (Durham 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.

Northumbrian Water had offered no objections to the proposal.

Councillor Blakey explained that she had concerns regarding the siting of the parking bays on Front Street.  Even though Front Street had traffic calming measures, speeding was still a problem.

Mr A Glenwright, Highway Officer advised that the B6291 did not have a history of turning or manoeuvring accidents.  Although there was not a significant number of existing parking arrangements, four garages in the immediate vicinity would reverse into the open space.  To the south west, there were 7 semi detached houses that would use the space to reverse in and out and there was no evidence to suggest that the route was dangerous.

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