Chance for residents to give views on new homes for Medomsley

  • Proposals for £25m development led by Homes England unveiled to public
  • Local people invited to have their say

The first proposals for the £25 million development at Corbridge Road, Medomsley Edge will go on show at a public consultation event on Thursday 27th June.

The redevelopment is being led by Homes England, the government’s national housing agency, who are working closely with Durham County Council to develop a masterplan for the site.

Following the consultation it’s hoped an outline planning application for the scheme will be ready for submission by mid- summer.

Initial plans include provision for 150 two, three and four bedroom homes on the site, with the remaining land becoming public open space.

Phil Jones, Senior Development Manager for Homes England said:

“Medomsley is well located for local people commuting to Durham and Newcastle and the proposals for Medomsley Edge will help to create much needed, high quality homes in an area where they want to live.

“We look forward to revealing our vision for the development to the community and hearing their thoughts about the shape it should take.”

Tom Baker, Associate Director for Savills who are working with Homes England on plans for the site added:

“this scheme will deliver a positive use for a site which has been vacant for several years; providing new family housing which will support existing communities at Medomsley and Shotley Bridge whilst significantly improving the environmental quality and setting of the site. Previously developed sites of this scale are an important part of meeting housing needs nationally.”

The consultation event will be held at the Methodist Church Hall in Medomsley (situated on Fines Rd next to the ‘Top Shop’) between 3pm and 7pm on Thursday 27th June. Visitors will have the opportunity to view the plans for the development, speak to the project team, have their questions answered and share their feedback.

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For more information contact Sarah Foulkes, Communications Officer at Homes England. Tel: 0161 200 6130/ 07967 782 162 or email sarah.foulkes@homesengland.gov.uk