Agenda item

Creation of new junction and associated highway improvements on A167

The Committee considered a report of the Planning Officer regarding an application for the creation of a new junction and associated highway improvements on A167-B6433 junction, Central Avenue, Newton Aycliffe (for copy see file of Minutes).

S France, Senior Planning Officer gave a detailed presentation of the application which included a site location plan, site photographs, aerial photograph and site layout.

The Chair informed the Committee that two officers from Highways were in attendance to answer any questions Members may have.

Councillor C Martin was pleased that a scheme for improving the highway infrastructure was being carried out before future possible housing development.  Councillor Martin moved approval of the application.

Councillor C Hunt agreed with Councillor Martin that it was good to see highway improvement works before possible housing development and seconded approval of the application.

Upon a vote being taken it was

Resolved:

That the application be approved subject to the Conditions contained in the report after a financial transfer for bio-diversity mitigation.

Councillor C Marshall left the meeting.