Notice of Intention to Dispose of Open Space

Notice is hereby given that Durham County Council proposes to dispose of:
* 39.42m2 or thereabouts of land adjacent 3 Russell Close, Consett
* 523.41m2 or thereabouts of land adjacent to Red Lion Pub, Chester-le-Street

A plan showing the area concerned may be inspected at the offices of Corporate Property and Land, County Hall, Durham, DH15UL.

By virtue of Section 123 of the Local Government Act 1972 (as amended) the County Council is required to give formal notice of its intention to dispose of Open Space and consider any objections to the proposed disposal. Any representations or objections to the disposal should be made in writing to the Head of Legal and Democratic Services at the address below or by emailing

before the 2nd June 2022 and should state the grounds for objection.

Dated this 5th May 2022
Helen Lynch Head of Legal and Democratic Services County Hall Durham