South Seaham
Creating new family homes in South Seaham, County Durham
Banks Property want to share with you our plans for a development of up to 210 dwellings (53 in detail, up to 157 in outline) on a 14-hectare site to the south of Seaham and north of the Seaham garden village. Our proposals look to bring forward a high quality and attractive addition to the Seaham area, north of the A182 and east of the A19. Banks Property plan to build a mix of sustainable houses and bungalows within a sensitively designed development incorporating sustainable features such as air source heat pumps and solar panels along with electric vehicle charging points at every home.
Project data
- Location: South Seaham, East of the A19
- Local authority: Durham County Council
- Size: 14 hectares
- Contact: [email protected]
Project timeline
Spring/Summer 2026
Preparation of Plan and discussions with local stakeholders
Autumn 2026
Hybrid Planning Application Submitted to Durham County Council
Summer 2027
Planning Application Determined
Winter 2027
Reserved matters agreed for outline
Construction works on detailed element of 53 properties to commence
Autumn 2028
Construction works on full site to commence
Key Project Facts – South Seaham
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Up to 210 high-quality, energy-efficient homes designed to reflect and enhance the character of the local area
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A diverse mix of 2, 3, 4 and 5 bed house types, including 21 bungalows, to meet a range of local housing needs
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15% affordable housing, helping more people access a home in the Seaham area
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Homes to be built with sustainability in mind, featuring electric vehicle charging points and a sustainable surface water drainage system
Why South Seaham?
There is both a local and national need for new housing, and South Seaham offers a sustainable and well-connected location to help meet that demand.
The site has been carefully assessed and is considered suitable due to its proximity to existing services, including local schools, community amenities, and nearby towns and the A19.
The development would:
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Provide new, high-quality family homes, including affordable housing, giving local people a chance to remain living locally and for others to move closer to the east coast of Durham.
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Offer a range of property types to meet diverse community needs, from first-time buyers to families.
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Support local shops, schools, and services through increased spending from new residents.
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Help address housing shortages that otherwise push people to relocate away from their community.
Meet Kate Culverhouse
Community relations manager
Kate is the community relations manager for the South Seaham proposal. Kate is keen to get to know the local community better, to listen to local views, find out what local priorities are and help maximise the benefits of our proposals for new and existing communities should our planning application be successful.
Banks have worked with communities across Durham and beyond for nearly 50 years.
To read more click here.
You can contact Kate via emailing at [email protected].
Draft masterplan
Following initial assessments that have been undertaken, a draft site layout has been developed and submitted to Durham County Council.
Banks Property, Inkerman House, St John’s Road, Meadowfield, Durham, DH7 8XL
