Peterlee Cricket Club plans to build new clubhouse

Peterlee Cricket Club wants to replace an existing storm-damaged marquee and shipping container used as a social space with a timber-framed ‘summer house’.

Club bosses filed for planning permission for the 60-square-metre clubhouse on Helford Road.

They argue there will be no change of use for the site, which has been a community and sports hub for more than 50 years.

No alterations to vehicle or pedestrian access around the site are noted.

All activities are proposed to remain community and sports-focused, with non-amplified music and an existing alcohol licence.

Winter use (November to February) will be “irregular” and limited to evenings/weekends for meetings/social events.

Its opening is set to create two new part-time jobs .

Opening hours for the clubhouse will be Monday through Friday, 4.30pm until 10.30pm, Saturdays between 9am and 11pm and on Sundays and bank holidays, noon until 11pm.

Plans are with Durham County Council and a decision is set to be made in the coming weeks.