The housebuilder wants to build 428 homes on 56 acres off Staindrop Road in County Durham, as phase one of Gladman’s wider 120-acre neighbourhood that received outline consent last year.
Of the 428 proposed homes, 128 would be affordable, and the housing mix would range from two- to five-bedrooms.
An emphasis has been placed on the landscaping with green corridors, public open space, children’s play areas, and an orchard.
The wider neighbourhood, which was brought forward by Gladman and Taylor Wimpey last year, is a 190-acre combined masterplan that includes outline consent for 535 Taylor Wimpey homes on 70 acres north of Coniscliffe Road, on the western edge of Darlington, and up to 985 Gladman homes to the north of this site.
The two sites would be joined by a central spine road and a GP surgery, a primary school with a nursery, sports pitches, and a convenience store will also be constructed.
Bellway’s plans sit within Gladman’s part of the scheme.
Mark Gabriele, head of land for Bellway Durham, said: “This development represents the first phase of a wider scheme on a site which has been allocated as suitable for housing in the Darlington Local Plan as part of the town’s long-term growth strategy.
“This will be the biggest project Bellway Durham has delivered, supporting the growth of the division and making a significant contribution to the housing needs of the local area.
“We have carried out extensive consultation with the local authority and local community and used the feedback from that process to finalise our proposals…
“The energy-efficient homes will incorporate modern construction methods and insulation standards, while their design has been carefully planned to reflect local architecture and blend in with the surroundings.”
