SEVENTEEN flats are to be built in Derwentside after a development plan was given permission.
They will be built at Wood Street in Shotley Bridge. An existing workshop is also to be converted into two apartments and six garages.
Neighbours were consulted over the plan and Derwentside District Council received no objections.
Planning officer Craig Stockley said: "Overall the proposals represent a good-quality development within a developing area of Shotley Bridge, which is in need of regeneration.
"The proposals would benefit the character and appearance of the conservation area and would have no additional adverse impact upon neighbouring residential properties. There are no material considerations which outweigh a decision to approve the application."
He recommended that it should be given conditional planning permission, subject to amended plans showing the provision of 1.8 metre wide footpath on the south side of the estate road. Permission was granted at a recent meeting.
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