Northumberland College, Ashington (buildings and hardstanding)

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Part of the established college campus that comprises of existing buildings, land and open space. The site is split in the SHLAA to reflect each element - this record specifically relates to the brownfield land (5147a). A range of buildings and outbuildings, for both teaching and supporting facilities, are in situ. The site has been highlighted as a possible redevelopment opportunity but there has been recent investment in the site to indicate that this is not a short-term plan. This may change if a decision was made to relocate the education facility, but there is no indication of that at present. The adjacent site which is designated open space would not be suitable for residential development (5147b). A number of years ago in 2006, an outline application for demolition of the existing college buildings and associated facilities and construction of 250 dwellings was permitted (05/00160/OUT). However, no start was made and this permission lapsed without commencement. This was part of a wider project to relocate the campus to an alternative site. Since then, this plan has been reappraised, and permissions have been granted for improved and extended educational facilities (13/01934/FUL, 16/00307/FUL). The site is not considered available nor achievable for residential development. No longer considered developable/developable and future housing delivery is discounted in the SHLAA.

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