I have created an exclusive page on the left using the link COUNTY PLAN where I will place updates on the County Durham Plan as we go forward.
The consultation on the County Durham Plan which was cancelled before Christmas to go ahead on the 22nd February at Framwellgate Moor Community Centre. There will be presentations at 2pm, 4pm and 6pm with a separate room displaying the proposals. (Newly resurfaced carpark at rear, but please come by public transport, car share or walk if possible)
Since December new documents have been released showing the two large greenbelt sites around Framwellgate Moor, Pity Me and Brasside as being of the highest potential priority for housing should the plans go ahead. If the whole area was developed it could result in 4000 new houses on land near the Arnison Centre and on the other side of the Pity Me bypass.
The new consultation I have asked for should just be the start – and I have made this clear to the County Council – potential changes on this kind of scale must be fully debated. The loss of so much greenbelt around Durham City would be very controversial – and far too often existing local residents do not see any benefit from these kind of proposals. This must not happen on this occasion.”
The overall County Durham Plan Proposals include a northern relief road from Brasside to the A1 and the redevelopment of Aykley Heads.
The latest document released relates specifically to Housing. The following links will take you to the various documents. If any of these links don’t work, please let me know. If you require a paper copy of the housing document let me know before the 22nd February and I will try to get a copy to you.
To view the housing document please visit:
http://durhamcc-consult.limehouse.co.uk/portal/planning/cdp_ce/gb_sa
To view other documents relating to the County Durham Plan on the County website:
http://www.durham.gov.uk/Pages/Service.aspx?ServiceId=856
To view other consultations by Durham County Council visit:
http://www.durham.gov.uk/Pages/Service.aspx?ServiceId=867
If you still have problems please feel free to get in touch.