Plans to build nine houses in a County Durham town have been thrown out by the council after the application ran out of time.

The proposal aimed to redevelop a 2,538 square metre grass field in Spennymoor into a mix of three-bedroom semi-detached houses and two-bedroom townhouses.

The development was designed to blend with the existing residential aesthetic, using materials inspired by local architecture.

The proposal also included provisions for parking, with each three-bedroom house having two spaces, and the two-bedroom units having one space each.

Two additional visitor parking spaces were also planned.

The plan was part of an outline planning application, which included site analysis, ecological assessments, and design guidelines.

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The application, however, was marked as 'finally disposed of', indicating that it is no longer active.

This status can be assigned by councils under several circumstances, including the local authority's decision-making process time expiring without any verdict, the applicant withdrawing their application, or the conclusion of an appeal process against the authority's decision.

The site, located between Jackson Street and Villiers Street, was also home to a large tree at the southern corner, which was to be retained during the development.

The development aimed to enhance the streetscape along Jackson Street and Villiers Street.

Existing vegetation and fencing were to be retained where possible to maintain privacy and define boundaries.

The layout of the development was designed to preserve existing vegetation and incorporate additional landscaping.

Bike and bin storage were provided, and a new footpath along Villiers Street was planned to improve access and connectivity.

The decision to dispose of the application was made on September 22.

The application was registered on October 6, 2020, and validated on October 19, 2020.

The application was submitted in 2020 by a Mr D. Coulson, a resident of Spennymoor.