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County Planning Committee - Wednesday 5 June 2024 10.00 am
The meeting focused on a single planning application for the development of a holiday and visitor accommodation site at Akrem Lodge, Staindrop Road, West Auckland. The application was discussed in detail, including its potential economic benefits and concer...
County Planning Committee - Wednesday 8 May 2024 9.30 am
16 attendees · 6 documents · 1 media file
County Planning Committee - Wednesday 3 April 2024 9.30 am
The County Planning Committee approved a proposal for a 1.36-hectare extension to the Windy Hill Quarry, allowing continued sandstone extraction. The decision was reached after a detailed presentation by the planning officer and a statement from the applica...
County Planning Committee - Tuesday 5 March 2024 9.30 am
The council meeting focused on two primary agenda items: the development of 256 residential dwellings at Land North of High West Road, Crook, and the construction of a new building for Sugar Hill Primary School in Newton Aycliffe. Both applications were app...
County Planning Committee - Tuesday 6 February 2024 9.30 am
The County Planning Committee approved two industrial development applications, focusing on job creation and economic benefits while addressing environmental concerns. Both applications were for sites within designated industrial areas, aligning with local ...
The County Planning Committee is responsible for making decisions on significant planning and development control matters across County Durham, as outlined in the 2000 Regulations. It handles large-scale residential developments (200+ homes or 4+ hectares), major non-residential projects (10,000+ sq m or 2+ hectares), and all proposals related to minerals, waste, and renewable energy, including wind turbines. The committee also considers developments deemed of strategic importance by the Head of Planning Services.
