Old Colliery Yard, Melkridge

Northumberland|North East
Awaiting Permission

13

Potential Homes

0.7

Hectares

-

Permission Year

Public

Ownership

About This Site

Old Colliery Yard, Melkridge is a brownfield development site covering 0.74 hectares in Northumberland. The site has potential for up to 13 new homes.

Planning Details

Status
not-permissioned
Deliverable
No
Reference
9152

Additional Notes

Land to the eastern edge of a very small settlement. Historically the site of a small colliery, but now mainly hardstanding with an existing storage building in situ on the remainder of the site. The latter would need to be cleared prior to any redevelopment. A lower yield could well be most appropriate given the rural location. The landowner has confirmed that options for a residential scheme have been considered. Development will have to be mindful of the rural context and market. Currently considered developable later in the plan period (11 to 15 years).

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: 17/12/2020