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Plans have been submitted foup to 299 homes on the edge of a County Durham village .
Persimmon Homes and its sister brand Charles Church have lodged proposals with Durham County Council for a development on land near Chester Road in Bournmoor.
It would deliver a mix of two, three, four and five-bedroom properties, alongside a commitment that 30 per cent of the homes would be classed as affordable housing.
According to the plans, affordable homes would be provided through a combination of affordable rent and tenure options.
The development will also include bungalows.
Developers say the site has been designed to include significant areas of public open space, including a village green, children's play areas, sustainable drainage ponds and landscaping intended to create wildlife habitats.
Persimmon said the design had been influenced by the character of Bournmoor, with materials and architectural features intended to reflect the village's historic core.
Olly Thompson from Persimmon said: “We are pleased to bring these plans forward for up to 299 high-quality, energy-efficient homes in Bournmoor.
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“The proposals would deliver a range of homes to help meet local housing needs, including affordable housing and bungalows, alongside significant areas of open space and investment in local infrastructure.
“We believe this represents a sustainable and well-designed extension to the village.”
Durham County Council will consider the application as part of the planning process, with a decision to be made in the coming months.