Plans for a 'glamping pod' village near Beamish Museum have been submitted to Durham County Council.
If approved, the site - which sits west of the Durham Motor Services garage, on New Road - will house six glamping pods and a small car park.
According to planning documents, the holiday accommodation will also have a unique heritage twist.
This includes the pods being constructed from refurbished and repurposed rail carriages - supported by railway sleepers rested into the ground.
Developers aim to offer water/electricity supply to the pods alongside wood burning stove heating.
Early plans for the site include a pond, a cycle store and a site entrance/ access track off New Road.
The glamping village is also expected to create two part-time jobs.
Plans were officially submitted last week (August 22) with a final decision expected by October 17, after a period of public consultation.
However, it is currently unknown if trees will be removed as part of the development.
The applicant is listed as Mr P Johnson with the agent listed as Andrew Moss of Ward Hadaway Solicitors.
Comments can be made on the application until Tuesday, September 17.
For more information, visit https://publicaccess.durham.gov.uk/online-applications/ and search planning ref: DM/19/02726/FPA
