Planning secured for 50-home Shildon scheme

A County Durham housing development is set to bring 50 new affordable and energy-efficient homes to market after receiving planning approval.

Karbon Homes and Oaktree Living have secured consent from Durham County Council to build on the Redworth Road site, south of Shildon town centre. 

The scheme, supported by Homes England funding and designed by North East architects Ergo Projects, will feature a mix of two-bed bungalows and two, three and four-bed family homes.

Of the 50 properties, 35 will be available for social rent, with the remaining 15 offered through a Rent to Buy scheme at 20 per cent below market rates.

All homes are expected to achieve an EPC A rating and will include solar panels, EV charging points and air source heat pumps. 

Zoey Hawthorne, group director of development at Karbon Homes, said: “We’re pleased to have been given the go ahead from the planners to take this project forward and bring much needed affordable homes to the area.

“We’ve designed a modern, high-quality development that meets the needs of the local community, with a mix of property types and sizes to provide options for residents at varying stages of life, that all meet the highest energy efficiency standards.”

John Seymour, business manager at Oaktree Living, added: “We’re delighted to be working in partnership with Karbon Homes to deliver much-needed affordable, energy-efficient homes in Shildon. 

“The scheme will provide high-quality, sustainable housing that responds directly to local demand and gives people access to well-built homes.

“By prioritising local labour and suppliers, we’re ensuring the project supports the regional economy while delivering homes that are fit for the future.”

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