If you wish to make an objection to the development, there is a comments section of the council’s planning portal. you will need to be a County Durham resident and have or create an account on the council website. Read the guide to commenting first:

https://www.durham.gov.uk/media/3877/Material-planning-considerations/pdf/MaterialPlanningConsiderationsUpdatedOct2016.pdf?m=636736394121230000

Alternatively you can email the planning department at: planning@durham.gov.uk

Ref: DM/21/04311/FPA

If you could refer to Policy C3 of the Durham City Neighbourhood Plan adopted last year, that would be a relevant consideration.

Durham City Neighbourhood Plan Policy C3:

Protection of an Existing Community Facility
Development proposals which would result in the loss of a valued community facility for which there is demonstrable demand should make equivalent alternative provision within or adjacent to Our Neighbourhood.