PLANS for a development of new flats at an eyesore site in Darlington have been backed by councillors.

The borough council's planning committee approved the proposals put forward for Mowden Terrace by Bath-based Circus Investments.

The land, formerly the premises of agricultural suppliers Parkin Ness and Co, has been derelict for many years and the subject of complaints from local residents.

Proposals for a three-storey development comprising 24 flats to be built there won the approval of councillors on Wednesday.