The former site of Spennymoor Library is set to be demolished following approval from Durham County Council.

The building, located on Cheapside, has been empty since its collection was moved to the site of the leisure centre on High Street.

The Cheapside site is to be levelled and reseeded with grass, pending a future planning project for the site.

The work is slated to begin as early as this month.

Council documents reveal a plan has been outlined to manage the impact of the demolition.

Noise, dust and disruption are to be kept to a minimum throughout the demolition plans.

Construction hours will only be between 8am and 5pm on weekdays to minimize any inconvenience to local residents.

Pre-demolition surveys have been carried out to identify and deal with any asbestos risk.

There were no objections to the plans by the public.

Compliance with potential issues prioritised by the Equality Act 2010 was also confirmed by planning officers.

The Nuisance Action Team of the council also reviewed the plans outlining timings and controlling factors of the demolition and were satisfied that "works are unlikely to cause a statutory nuisance".

Set in motion, the proposed dismantling, while marking an end of an era for the city's library, is a reminder of the city's ongoing plans for growth and rejuvenation.

With a keen eye on keeping disruptions to a minimum, the future of the site remains a point of community interest.