Barrett David Wilson Homes have submitted a planning application (DM/25/01625/FPA) proposing 176 dwellings and associated access, infrastructure and landscaping on land to the East of Beacon Avenue, Sedgefield. This large-scale development will have significant impacts upon our Town, so it is important that you consider this and make Durham County Council, our Local Planning Authority, aware of your views. If you choose to object, you should only do that on material planning grounds.
Sedgefield Town Council has already objected to this planning application and will be making a further more detailed submission. We have objected on the following issues:
- Over development of the Town – we’ve seen 25% growth in size over the last 10 years;
- Inappropriate housing mix – this application is predominantly for 4 or 5 bedroomed houses;
- Parking and highway safety concerns – unsuitable access on both Beacon Avenue and Butterwick Road; risks to drivers and pedestrians, in particular to school pupils; additional traffic generated through the town; and exacerbate further parking problems;
- Landscape impact – this detrimentally impact the town’s heritage and character as well as leisure and amenity facilities;
- Ecological impact – this will disturb and destroy flora, fauna and wildlife;
- Infrastructure impacts – more housing will impact upon flooding problems, put more strain on the town’s existing services, including but not limited to, schools, health services, and sewage and water pressure
You can make your public comment on Durham County Council’s Planning Portal here –
https://www.durham.gov.uk/article/8276/Find-and-comment-on-planning-applications
Alternative Link –
Or download this printable feedback form which must be posted to the Planning Officer (details on the form) by the close of 22nd September 2025 –