Plans to build new Durham Fire and Ambulance HQ submitted

Plans to build new headquarters for County Durham Fire and Rescue Service have been submitted to the council

Proposals outline constructing the new facility at the current Durham Community Fire Station site in Sniperley Farm Road.

It will also house the North East Ambulance Service, forming a “Blue Light Hub.”

Currently functioning as a fire station with training facilities, the site will see updates to parking and road access, including the creation of a new access road from the A691.

Further improvements are planned for existing external lighting and landscaping.

With sustainability a focus, there is a plan to install a wind turbine on site.

The new HQ, covering an area of 6,330 square metres, will feature a range of materials, including brickwork, timber cladding, and metal panels.

The pitched roof will house PV panels, along with additional green roofs to enhance sustainability.

A Construction Management Plan (CMP) has been outlined, with work anticipated to begin in September 2025, with completion earmarked for September 2026.

Plans to build new Durham Fire and Ambulance HQ submitted

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