Land at Armstrong Road, Peterlee
Public Consultation
Welcome
Welcome to Believe Housing and Oaktree Living’s public consultation website. This website has been created to provide information about the proposed development for new homes on Armstrong Road, Peterlee, and to gather feedback on the proposals.
The design of the proposal is still evolving, meaning that the information presented here is not final and may change in response to the comments received through this consultation.
View of the site
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The Site
The site comprises 2.77 hectares of disused industrial land within the Peterlee North East Industrial Estate, situated just over 1km (as the crow flies) North of Peterlee Town Centre. This brownfield site has been vacant for over 2 years, despite being surrounded by both residential and industrial areas.
To the West of the site, off Stephenson Road, there is a recent residential development, comprising 59 affordable homes, also built by Believe Housing. To the south, there is a woodland belt, beyond which is an established residential area. To the North, there is a site used for industrial purposes, and to the East, there is a large area of vacant (previously industrial) land which now has planning permission for residential development. As such, the local context of the site changed significantly in recent years, away industrial uses.
Site Location Plan
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The Proposed Development
This proposal includes the development of 70 affordable homes, including:
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two-bed bungalows
21
two-bed homes
31
three-bed homes
10
four-bed homes
The scheme would offer affordable homes for local people, all with private gardens and parking, with all 70 of these homes being available for social rent or affordable home ownership.
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10% of this housing has been specifically designed to cater for the needs of older and disabled people, and 66% will be designed to be easily adaptable to meet the changing needs of its occupants over time, including those with mobility limitations or other disabilities.
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The proposed development provides generous open space across the site, including a Local Area for Play (LAP). The development would also provide a 10% uplift in biodiversity across the site, and existing trees will be retained and preserved where possible. A Sustainable Drainage System (SuDs) basis is also proposed alongside numerous swales, which will ensure that the development will reduce the risk of surface water flooding on site and nearby.
Proposed Site Layout
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Key Benefits
A range of 2-4 bedroom homes and bungalows
10% of homes designed to meet the needs older and disabled
66% of homes designed to be adaptable to the needs of future occupants
Regenerating a brownfield site for fully affordable housing available to rent or buy
Area dedicated to providing open space on site and biodiversity net gain (BNG)
Job creation through the construction of new homes
Effective responses to the risk of surface water flooding on site
A logical extension of the Believe Housing site to the west, benefiting from their previous experience with this area of the town​
Technical Considerations
Connectivity and Transport
Vehicular access is proposed from the west, with footpath access from the west and north. Off street parking is provided, with electric vehicle charging points assigned to every home.
There are bus stops adjacent to the site which serve the frequent bus services between Peterlee and Horden, including stops at Castle Dene shopping centre in Peterlee town centre and Horden train station, which provides direct and efficient trains to Newcastle, Sunderland, Stockton-on-Tees, and Middlesbrough.
Additionally, schools in Peterlee are accessible via these nearby bus stops, many of which also being within walking distance.
Next Steps
The development proposed will provide a range of affordable high-quality properties, from bungalows to family homes in a suitable and sustainable location.
After considering the comments received during this consultation, the next steps will be:
Submitting a planning application: End of July 2025
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The Council will formally re-consult with local residents, members, and technical experts: Summer/Autumn 2025
Target for determination of the planning application: Autumn/Winter 2025
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Have Your Say
The deadline for comments has now passed.
The comments we received during this consultation will be used to help finalise our proposals in the lead up to the submission to Durham County Council.
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