Former Bates Colliery Site (Phase/Area 1), Blyth
257
Potential Homes
13.8
Hectares
2017
Permission Year
Public
Ownership
About This Site
Former Bates Colliery Site (Phase/Area 1), Blyth is a brownfield development site covering 13.80 hectares. The site has potential for up to 257 new homes.
The site has full planning permission, granted on 06/10/2017.
Planning Details
- Status
- permissioned
- Permission Type
- full planning permission
- Permission Date
- 06/10/2017
- Deliverable
- Yes (within 5 years)
- Reference
- 4573
Additional Notes
Former Bates Colliery site that is subject to a significant redevelopment project following extensive remediation. Work has commenced on Phase 1 of the development and completion of this phase is expected in 2023/24. This aspect relates to an application for development of 142 two-, three- and four-bed semi and detached dwellings (16/04622/FUL). The original permission was for 257 homes (12/03370/REM). It is understood that remaining element of the site will not be delivered at the present time, but could be progressed in due course. This rest of the land has been given an indicative capacity of 115 dwellings in the SHLAA, the remaining balance from the original permission (for 257 homes). The whole site will remain on the BF Register at the present time.
Nearby Brownfield Sites
What is Brownfield Land?
Brownfield land is previously developed land that may be available for redevelopment. The government prioritises brownfield development over greenfield sites to protect countryside and make efficient use of existing infrastructure. Local authorities maintain Brownfield Land Registers to identify suitable sites for housing.
Data source: Brownfield Land Register (Local Authority) | Added: 17/12/2019