The Church Commissioners for England has submitted a joint planning application with Durham County Council for a new residential development providing up to 1,435 homes on a site to the east of Newton Aycliffe.
The 97.1-hectare site has been identified in the Country Durham plan as a strategic housing site. If plans are approved for the Copelaw scheme, the development will provide a mix of housing sizes and tenures, including 15% affordable housing.
The new community will also feature extensive infrastructure including a new primary school and local centre at the site’s northern entry point, providing shops and services as well as local employment opportunities.
Matt Naylor, team lead – strategic land at the Church Commissioners for England, said: “Our plans for the Newton Aycliffe scheme would provide high-quality, sustainable housing that meets the needs and aspirations of residents. Importantly, it features extensive social, environmental and transport infrastructure, including a local primary school, green open space, elderly care provision, and shops and services to create a thriving, well-connected community.”
