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Improvements to key A167 junctions in Newton Aycliffe now complete
Three key junctions along the A167 in Newton Aycliffe have been improved and are now fully open. The upgrades at Rushyford Roundabout, Central Avenue, and Ricknall Lane aim to boost road capacity, to support the planned 1,435-home development at the Copelaw site. The work, partially delivered by Durham County Council, was funded with £7.135 million from the Homes England Housing Infrastructure Fund. (Image: DCC) As a result, the site, located to the east of Newton Aycliffe, is more accessible for future development. The Copelaw site, surrounded by farmland, was allocated in the County Durham Plan in 2020. Developed in partnership with the Church Commissioners for England, it is set to include 92 extra care apartments, a local centre, and a primary school. (Image: DCC) The site will also feature pedestrian and cycle routes, as well as open spaces and landscaping. Councillor Lyndsey Fox, Durham County Council's member for economy and partnership, said: "It's fantastic to see work finally completed on these improvements to the A167, and progress being made toward facilitating this major housing development. "Improved road capacity at these junctions will go a long way towards reducing congestion and improving safety, while also paving the way for improved connections to the Copelaw development and surrounding areas. (Image: DCC) "I want to thank all road users and residents for their patience while this work was being carried out." Pauline Schaffer, director of infrastructure funding for Homes England, added: "Funding from the Housing Infrastructure Fund has enabled the council to make vital improvements to the A167 in Newton Aycliffe. (Image: DCC) Read more: Plans to build homes on site of former County Durham nursing home withdrawn North East water company to pay out £15.7 million for failures in sewage network Clubbers get Darlington venue 'bouncing' at floor-filling daytime disco "The completion of these works marks a significant moment for the Copelaw project and an excellent example of how we are helping local authority partners like Durham County Council to create new homes and thriving places people can be proud of." Details on the infrastructure works can be found at The full application is available on the council's planning portal. Planning permission for the site is currently pending determination.
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24-03-2025
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Plans for new County Durham town centre takeaway lodged with council
Plans for a new takeaway in Newton Aycliffe have been lodged with the council. The proposal was made by Deajan (Durham) Limited, through their agent ELG Planning, for a vacant retail unit at 11 Greenwell Road in the town centre. The unit, measuring approximately 80 square metres, was last used as a retail space. Plans do not include any external changes to the building. In a planning statement, the applicant explained the aim is to reduce the high vacancy rates in Newton Aycliffe town centre. The unit is part of a row that already includes several takeaways and service-based businesses. If approved, this would be one of three new takeaways in the area, with similar applications lodged for 37 and 43 Dalton Way. If all are given the green light, hot food takeaways would account for 8.2 per cent of the 85 town centre units, surpassing the County Durham Plan Policy 30 threshold of five per cent. As of January, Newton Aycliffe's town centre vacancy rate stood at 26 per cent, which is significantly higher than the local average of 16.02 per cent and the national average of 13.9 per cent. The planning statement argues that new takeaways would reduce vacancies and attract investment, being more preferable than prolonged vacancy. The County Durham Plan, which includes Policy 9 (Town Centre Development) and Policy 30 (Hot Food Takeaways), as well as the National Planning Policy Framework, support the sustainable development and re-use of vacant urban land. 'Charismatic' Darlington wine bar bags top rating with TripAdvisor fans Plans lodged with council for two commercial units on Darlington street North East's first dementia-friendly train offers music and stunning scenery The takeaway is proposed to operate between 11am and midnight. Due to the existing town centre activity, minimal impact on noise and litter is anticipated, and the takeaway will make use of the existing bin infrastructure. Durham County Council will make the final decision on the application.
