A planning application has been submitted to Durham County Council regarding the site of the former Close House / Dene Valley Primary School.
The application, which has been submitted by Raebro Developments, proposes the erection of a new care facility comprising ten 2-bed apartments with associated amenities.
Some residents in the locality are concerned that not enough effort has been made to inform householders nearby and that the plans involve building on a green field site, which has historical and ecological importance.
A resident commented, “We feel it only right that the local people of Gurney Valley and Close House should have this information of a planning application and have the right of choice to express their favour or objection.”
The full planning details can be seen online.
Any objections should be submitted by email to planning@durham.gov.uk or by post to Planning Development (south west), Room 4/86-102, County Hall, Durham, DH1 5UL by Monday 6th March. Communications should include the reference DM/16/04083/FPA.
Shildon & District's local community newspaper.





