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DEVELOPMENT chiefs have given the thumbs up to plans for up to 100 new homes in Barnard Castle – despite claims too many have already been approved in recent years. Hundreds of objections were raised in response to the application, despite sweeteners including more than £45,000 to upgrade health services in the town and a further £157,410 to improve open space and recreational facilities . But while bosses at Durham County Council may have been swayed into granting a green light, more opposition is likely in the future, when more detail will have to be approved before building work can start. “There is no shortage of housing for sale in Barnard Castle – this is an example of urban sprawl and property development for its own sake,” said Richard Bell, who represents the town at the county council and heads its opposition Conservative group.
COUNCILLORS sitting on a planning committee have given the thumbs up to controversial plans for up to 100 new homes in Barnard Castle – despite claims too many have already been approved in recent years. Hundreds of objections were raised in response to the application, despite sweeteners including more than £45,000 to upgrade health services in the town and a further £157,410 to improve ‘open space and recreational facilities’. But while bosses at Durham County Council may have been swayed into granting a green light, more opposition is likely in the future, when more detail will have to be approved before building work can start.