Durham County Council planning decisions you may have missed

The decisions, issued between January 27 and January 29, include a range of proposals from new holiday accommodation to the conversion of a property into a children’s home.

Here are four planning decisions you might have missed this week in County Durham:

Approval for new nail studio in Framwellgate Moor

A proposal to convert a ground-floor residential flat on Front Street in Framwellgate Moor into a nail care studio has been approved.

The space at 5B Front Street will change from residential use to commercial, supporting the area’s retail sector.

The application was granted on January 27.

Holiday cottages approved in Bishop Auckland

The former dental practice at 6 Market Place in Bishop Auckland will be transformed into four holiday cottages.

The approved plans include replacement windows to rear, replacement rainwater goods to the front and insertion of 3 roof lights and installation of solar panels in rear off-shoot.

The new accommodation will offer a mix of one, two, and three-bedroom units.

Children’s home approved in Bowburn

A property in Bowburn has been granted permission to operate as a permanent children’s home.

The home came under intense scrutiny during the planning stage and was criticised by many – including police and crime commissioner Joy Allen.

Application granted for nano brewery in Spennymoor

A garage in Spennymoor will be converted into a nano brewery.

The property, located on Moore Road, received council approval for the change of use on January 29.

The scheme will allow for small-scale brewing operations within the existing garage space.