Plans submitted for hundreds of new homes on County Durham estate
Plans for the next phase of development have been submitted for a 'prestigious' County Durham residential estate.
Developer Stonebridge Homes, supported by North East planning specialist Hedley Planning, has put forward proposals for 245 new three, four, and five-bedroom family homes at Wynyard Park.
The plans include 122 properties with enhanced accessibility and 20 specifically designed for wheelchair users.
Every home will feature roof-mounted photovoltaic panels, enabling onsite renewable energy generation, and facilities for electric car charging.
A computer generated image of the new homes planned (Image: Supplied)
Secure cycle parking will also be provided throughout the site.
The 15-hectare site is part of the next phase of Wynyard Park, a private housing estate on the edge of Stockton and Hartlepool, which has achieved garden village status from Homes England.
The existing woodland to the north is set to be retained and enhanced with additional tree and shrubbery planting.
This is part of a landscaping scheme that aims to integrate the new housing into the surrounding landscape, delivering ecological enhancements and reducing vulnerability to climate change.
The landscaped scheme (Image: Supplied)
Access to the site is proposed via Bloomfield Drive to the south, which branches from the Hanzard Drive roundabout with the A689/Hartlepool Road.
The scheme is expected to be considered by Stockton Council's planning committee this summer.
If it receives approval, building work will begin shortly after, with the first phase of homes expected to be available in 2026 at the earliest.
Hedley Planning director, Alex Franklin, who is overseeing the planning application, said: "This submission is welcome news and the latest step in the ongoing Wynyard Park success story.
"If plans are approved, the project will deliver a high-quality residential development to live in, incorporating a strong landscaping strategy, sustainable access, and a significant boost to the borough's housing supply."
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Chris Musgrave, CEO of Wynyard Park Limited, said: "This latest proposal is part of the continued development of high-quality homes and facilities at Wynyard Park.
"It will support job creation, the local supply chain and deliver a development that people can be proud of.
"This is a great step for Wynyard Park and I'm looking forward to seeing it come to fruition."
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