Link road approved for Durham Tees Valley Airport

Planning approval for a multi-million pound development at Durham Tees Airport has been described as "a very significant step forward" in delivering the objective of maximising the potential of the airport.

Darlington Council’s Planning Committee has joined with Stockton Council in approving plans for the construction of a new 1.8 kilometre link road, together with a large building forming the first phase of the Southside Business Park.

Following the approval form the local authorities it is expected that work on site will begin next April, with the project taking 12 months to complete.

The Airport's parent company, the Peel Group is providing a £5million investment, with a further £5million earmarked through the Government’s Local Growth Fund, overseen by the Local Enterprise Partnership Tees Valley Unlimited.

Marketed under the brand Aero Centre Tees Valley, the Southside Business Park will offer opportunities for developments including industrial, warehousing and logistics businesses, with the potential to create 3,000 jobs and contribute £11million a year to the local economy.