Councillor Scott Woodhouse
Email: Scott.Woodhouse@durham.gov.uk
Council: County Durham
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Activity Timeline
Meetings Attended Note this may include planned future meetings.
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Area Planning Committee (Central and East) - Tuesday 8 July 2025 1.00 pm
The Area Planning Committee (Central and East) were scheduled to discuss two planning applications relating to changes of use for properties in Durham. Both applications concerned the conversion of dwellinghouses into houses in multiple occupation[^1] (HMOs).
County Planning Committee - Wednesday 2 July 2025 1.00 pm
The County Planning Committee met to discuss three planning applications, including a solar farm with battery storage, a standalone battery energy storage system, and the redevelopment of a school. The committee approved the Durham Academy redevelopment, but voted to refuse the solar farm application, against officer recommendation, citing landscape harm. A motion to approve the battery energy storage system was then carried.
Safer and Stronger Communities Overview and Scrutiny Committee - Monday 30 June 2025 9.30 am
The Safer and Stronger Communities Overview and Scrutiny Committee were scheduled to meet to discuss road safety, the Safe Durham Partnership, and a performance management report. They were also expected to refresh their work programme for the coming year.
Combined Fire Authority for County Durham and Darlington - Friday 20 June 2025 10.00 am
The Combined Fire Authority for County Durham and Darlington was scheduled to meet on 20 June 2025 to discuss committee membership, a review of the constitution, representation on other bodies, and other business. The meeting was to be held at the County Durham and Darlington Fire and Rescue Service Headquarters.
County Planning Committee - Wednesday 11 June 2025 1.00 pm
The County Planning Committee met to discuss and approve a planning application for the erection of 97 dwellings with associated works on land west of 20 Pont Road, Leadgate
Decisions from Meetings
1 decision
NCC 3886 - Temporary Public Bridleway Closure Order - Bridleway Numbers 42 Lartington and 91 Cotherstone, Lartington Hall Estate, Lartington (Table 7 Paragraph 9(h)) (Part A)
From: County Planning Committee - Wednesday 2 July 2025 1.00 pm - July 02, 2025
...to facilitate private bridge repair works at Lartington Hall Estate, a Temporary Traffic Regulation Order was approved to temporarily close Bridleway Numbers 42 Lartington and 91 Cotherstone for approximately two months, following consultations with the Chief of Police.
Recommendations Approved
Summary
Meetings Attended: 51
Average per Month: 3.9
Decisions Recorded: 1