STOCKTON councillors are to consider plans for nearly 400 new homes in the borough at a meeting on January 12.

Major schemes are proposed in the Parkfield Road area of Stockton and at the southern end of Broom Park, Ingleby Barwick.

The Parkfield Road planning application is for 80 houses and 166 flats to replace former council housing in the area. The new homes would be built on the old Parkfield Foundry site, which already has outline planning permission.

Nearby businesses have objected to the plans, fearing complaints from new residents about possible noise nuisance.

Ingleby Barwick Parish Council has objected to the Broom Park scheme, which includes 64 houses and 48 flats. Members say the three-storey blocks of flats are not in keeping with the area.

Other plans to be considered include a proposal for 20 flats at the former Parklands filling station in Yarm Road, Eaglescliffe, and a further 18 flats on the site of St James' Church, High Newham Road, Stockton. The church, which is no longer used, would be demolished.

English Heritage has objected to the Eaglescliffe scheme on the grounds that it believes the development is not of a high enough quality.

The council planning committee will meet at Stockton central library on Wednesday, January 12, at 1.30.

* Plans to build 75 new homes in Eaglescliffe have been rejected.

Stockton planning committee refused permission to demolish two houses and associated buildings at Low Crook Farm, Durham Lane.

Twenty-four flats were included in the proposal, along with associated landscaping, open space, access roads and recycling area.

Egglescliffe Parish Council raised concerns about pedestrian safety on the road and rail crossing, and highlighted the need for proper screening between the houses and the logistics centre.