Great Burdon, Darlington

The site is irregular in shape and is greenfield in nature currently being utilised for agricultural purposes. It extends to 243.853 acres (98.684 ha) and is bound by Great Burdon and the A1150 to the north, the B6279 to the south, the A66 to the east and the River Skerne and housing to the west.

In terms of topography, the site gently rises along the western boundary, peaks at a local high point in the centre and falls towards the northern, eastern and southern boundaries. Interested parties should note that a pylon easement runs diagonally across the site in a south west to north east direction. Whilst we consider the far western area to be
utilised for matters such as open space and ecology, interested parties should also be aware that a gas easement and public right of way run in north south directions within this area.

The site is sustainably located and benefits from its proximity to a range of services within walking and cycling distance. It is anticipated to be served by several key access points and is also easily accessible by public transport.

Darlington is situated to the east of the A1(M) and such is highly accessible by both road and rail. The A66 runs to the east of the site and in turn connects to the A1(M) to the south whilst providing direct access to Teesside to the east. The A167 provides access from the north of Darlington along with connections to the A1(M). Darlington Rail Station
is located approximately two miles west of the site in the town centre and provides regular access to Newcastle and Edinburgh to the north and London to the south.

The area in which the site is situated comprises housing to the west, commercial uses including Amazon to the south, farmland to the east and land forming part of the Skerningham Garden Village to the north of the A1150. Great Burdon lies immediately to the north of the site adjacent to
the A1150.