The appeal is dismissed and outline planning permission has been refused for the erection of up to 430 dwellings (Use Class C3) and associated access, landscaping and engineering works on land to the east of Woodham Burn and west of A167, Newton Aycliffe. The application Ref DM/16/02709/OUT, dated 19 August 2016, was refused by notice dated 10 February 2017. The appeal is made by Willmott Partnership Homes against the decision of Durham County Council.