Plans for a new housing estate near a County Durham school with parking issues have been approved.

An application from housing developer Miller Homes for 99 homes on land near Gladstone Terrace in Coxhoe was supported by Durham County Council’s planning committee.

The new estate will include a mix of bungalows and two, three, four, and five-bedroom homes, including several available at an affordable rate.

Miller Homes said the “much-needed” housing would be built alongside the introduction of a Park and Stride scheme - a suitable parking area to alleviate issues with the nearby Coxhoe Primary School drop off and pick up.

Hedley Planning has secured planning approval for 99 new Miller Homes in Coxhoe, County Durham (Image: Miller Homes)

The latest application was considered by the com

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