Darlington Council Prioritizes Affordable Homes at New Housing Site

Hey, guess what happened at the council meeting? They approved money for new houses. These houses will go on land near Coniscliffe Road. The location is between a water place and Hummersknott Academy.

The plan includes building around 70 to 90 homes. They want three, four, and five-bedroom houses. A council member said housing should be available for everyone. He thinks affordable housing is really important for every community.

All areas should have affordable homes, he said. The council owns over 14 acres there. Their local plan allows for development of this land. Right now, good access to the site is missing.

Some neighbors agreed to sell their land. This sale will help the council make the project happen. The plan shows 70-90 homes with different sizes. These details could change during the planning process. Homes by Esh will do some research first.

Then, they will apply for planning permission later. The council will buy the land once they get permission. They will use money from their Investment Fund. The council will share more details later.

This includes a layout of the site and total house count. They also want a contract with Homes England. This concerns the Burtree Garden Village project.

The town wants to build thousands more homes in total. This is because many people want a place to live. In 2024, they approved 475 houses nearby. People worry about schools and traffic.