Local projects approved: Willington Cricket Club extension, Addison Park Pavilion demolition, and Castle Eden repairs.
The cricket club will have a new players’ lounge. The extension will be 10.6m by 5.3m. It’ll stand 6.2m tall, matching the current building.
The council team said noise should be minimal. The council wants a construction plan first. This will limit any building disruption. The club was there before other homes. They got only one letter about the extension. The letter mentioned parking, noise, and a gate.
The council team thinks the extension won’t worsen those issues. It’s just for a lounge, not big events. Addison Park Pavilion will be demolished too because it’s unsafe after an arson attack.
A contractor will carefully remove the old pavilion. They will level the site afterwards. The area will get topsoil and grass seed until a new plan emerges. Courts now view demolition as “development.”
Therefore, tearing down the pavilion needed approval. The council stated it met all guidelines. The demolition will follow all rules and regulations. The Castle in Castle Eden will get roof repairs. It’s a Grade II* listed building from 1765.
Workers will remove loose slates and asbestos safely. They will install a new bitumen membrane. The roof hatch will be enlarged. This allows easier, safer maintenance later. The repairs won’t change the look.
The repairs will also not change the building’s use. They will not affect the surrounding area either. The goal is its historic preservation.
A bungalow is going up in Grinstead Way, Carrville. This detached bungalow awaits a legal agreement. It is considered alright to build. It won’t harm the area’s good qualities, nor will safety on the roads decline, and protected wildlife won’t face harm.
Planning application details are online. Durham County Council’s website has them. You can view validations and decisions there. They keep everything transparent online.