A County Durham school has submitted plans for an artificial grass pitch.

Park View Academy has submitted proposals to improve the current grass pitch at its Church Chare, Chester-le-Street site.

The current pitch has limited usability due to lighting and drainage issues, impacting both school and community use.

New plans, submitted by agent Lichfields, include the installation of an artificial grass pitch, perimeter and acoustic fencing, LED lighting columns, and a car park.

The development will also include 43 car parking spaces, two of which are reserved for disabled users, and 48 cycle spaces.

Plans have been submitted to Durham County Council. (Image: DURHAM COUNTY COUNCIL PLANNING PORTAL)

It comes 19 months after a previous proposal was refused; on appeal, only the parking con

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