106 affordable homes at Land At Lansbury Drive Elisabethville, Birtley

“Ward: Lamesley Proposal: Development of up to 106 no. residential dwellings with associated infrastructure (Updated supporting information received 19.12.25, 03.03.26 and 09.03.26, amended plans received 23.12.25, 03.03.26 and 09.03.26, additional plans received 13.03.26, amended description 02.03.26)”

“Full planning permission is sought for the erection of up to 106 dwellings (comprising flats and houses ranging from 1-3 bedrooms) with access, landscaping, sustainable drainage and associated infrastructure. The applicant has advised that all dwellings would be affordable homes. Vehicle access to the development would…”

“The site was previously occupied by residential dwellings which were demolished between 1997 and 2003. 5 no. of the original dwellings remain on the site, a terrace of 4 no. properties on Leighton Terrace and 1 no. property on Quigley Terrace. These properties are excluded from the red line area of the application site. Some areas of highway, including adopted and non adopted sections, remain on the site as a legacy feature of the previous residential use.”

“Areas to the north, south and east of the site are of residential character. Land to the west on the opposite side of Mary Avenue is occupied by industrial premises.”

“Noise and disturbance during construction, specifically to older and disabled people, students and shift workers • Excessive strain on local infrastructure and facilities, including schools and NHS provision • Increased traffic, congestion, access impediment and safety concerns, both during construction works and permanently when the development is complete • Cumulative and on going impacts to Birtley following the A1 improvements and development of the former BAE Systems…”

“That permission be GRANTED subject to the following condition(s) and that the Service Director of Climate Change, Compliance, Planning and Transport be authorised to add, vary and amend the planning conditions as necessary…”