Plans for a new £11m residential development on the outskirts of a County Durham village have been given the green light.
The move will see proposals for 46 three, four and five bedroomed homes, which have been approved by Durham County Council planning department, now proceed.
The development by Akenside Developments at Syke Road in Burnopfield includes detached family-style homes, as well as bungalows designed for the elderly.
The scheme will see the first properties released onto the market in early 2021.
The developer says it will also spearhead an increased contribution to the local economy with upwards of £1.4m is estimated to be spent in shops and on other community services and facilities as people start to move into the development.
More than 50 new construction jobs could be created as onsite work gets under way, with dozens more expected to be supported in associated supply chain and indirect roles including delivery drivers.
Joe Ridgeon, director at North East-based Hedley Planning Services, secured approval for the project.
He said: “This is another important step forward in securing much needed, good quality housing stock for this part of County Durham.
“It’ll be a significant boost to the local economy and as planners, we want to see the creation of good quality housing schemes that leave a long-lasting legacy and provide lovely homes for people.”
