Housing developer reveals plans for new Sedgefield estate

Banks Homes is looking to build around 50 properties in Sedgefield, on a site bordered by the A689 and Stockton Road.

The developer, based in County Durham, held a public consultation event in December to gather feedback from residents.

The proposed site plan. (Image: Banks Homes)

Kate Culverhouse, community relations manager at the Banks Group, said: “The feedback we’ve had from local people has been very useful in helping us finalise our development designs and we’re very grateful to everyone who took the time to give us their views.

The team said this feedback was used to shape the plans, which now include at least 20 per cent affordable housing, a minimum 10 per cent biodiversity net gain, and alternative heating systems to reduce carbon emissions.

Kate added: “This will be a high-quality development of sustainable new homes, with its location offering excellent transport links both into and away from Sedgefield.

The team plan on submitting the official planning application to Durham County Council later this year.

Access to the site would be via a new junction onto Stockton Road and, if approved, construction could begin by summer 2027.