Council in Darlington planning housing development to decrease waiting list
Darlington, UK - The Neasham Road development, the local authority's biggest new build project in decades, is making significant strides. As of now, 21 properties have been completed at Neasham Road, with tenants ready to move in.
The first phase of a total of 150 properties, the Neasham Road scheme will include 64 two-bedroom apartments, 24 two-bedroom houses, 43 three-bedroom houses, and 19 four-bedroom houses once the development is completed. These homes are designed to last for generations.
The housing and building services teams have been praised for providing good quality homes. However, specific details about rent-to-buy options are not readily available. The local authority has stated that the new builds are a key part of the recently agreed council plan, aimed at reducing the number of people on the housing waiting list.
More than 400 homes have already been designed and built in-house by Darlington Borough Council's housing and building services teams as part of their commitment to increase the number of affordable homes across the borough.
In addition to the housing development, work on the Neasham Road development also includes a new station entrance off Neasham Road that features a transport interchange as part of the broader £140 million Darlington Station transformation.
Regarding a play area within the Neasham Road development, a consultation has been initiated for potential residents. If approved, work on the new play area could start in spring 2025 and be completed by the summer.
It's important to note that the broader area is subject to planning and conservation efforts, but these focus on conservation area designations rather than new housing development specifics.
For more detailed specifics about rent-to-buy schemes, play areas, or future housing phases, consulting local Darlington Borough Council planning documents or developer announcements may provide more precise and up-to-date information.
Investors interested in real-estate may find the Neasham Road development appealing, as it comprises various housing options, such as apartments and houses with differing bed numbers. The Neasham Road scheme, part of a council plan targeting the housing waiting list, is financed by the local authority's housing and building services teams, who have also designed over 400 homes within the borough.
