The following decisions have been made by Wear Valley District Council's development and control committee:

Members voted for a site visit before deciding to grant permission for a new home on land at the Orchard, West End, Wolsingham.

Plans by mobile phone company O2 to extend a mast at Ireshopeburn have been deferred for a site visit.

Councillors have given approval for the formation of a hardcore road for agricultural purposes on land at South Hanging Wells, Eastgate.

A couple's plans to build a two-storey extension to their home in Milburn Way, Howden-le-Wear, have been deferred for a site visit.

The extension and refurbishment of a home at Hilltop House, Hillend, Frosterley, has been approved.

Plans for a lean-to conservatory at Albert Street, Crook, have been approved.

Councillors refused permission to build three homes on land to the rear of the Deerness Estate, Tow Law.

Plans for a car park at the Brotherlee Caravan Park, Westgate, have been approved after a site visit.