Controversial County Durham sports pitch in doubt after plans dismissed by inspector
A planning inspector has backed a decision to refuse permission for a new multi-use sports pitch.
Local Democracy Reporter (County Durham and Darlington)
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Bill is the Local Democracy Reporter for County Durham and Darlington. He reports on the latest political news, council meetings, social issues, investigations and data-driven stories. Got a story? Get in touch below.
A planning inspector has backed a decision to refuse permission for a new multi-use sports pitch.
A bid to build a mixed-use building housing a new bar and restaurant at the heart of a seaside hotspot has been thrown out by a planning inspector.
The first phase of a major housing development in Darlington is set to be approved next week.
Concerns have been raised over the future of struggling pharmacies in County Durham.
Plans for a new solar development on County Durham farmland have been approved despite concern that “Durham is not a sunny place”.
Plans for 187 new homes in a County Durham town have been approved despite significant opposition from residents.
Labour’s Tees Valley mayoral candidate has reiterated his commitment to serving Darlington after losing out to Ben Houchen in last week’s election.
Controversial plans for a mixed-use house in a County Durham street have been withdrawn after public disquiet and vandalism.
Labour retains control of a County Durham council ward following the death of a councillor.
Joy Allen has been re-elected as Police and Crime Commissioner (PCC) for County Durham and Darlington.
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