Ponteland Library, Thornhill Road, Ponteland
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Potential Homes
0.1
Hectares
2017
Permission Year
Public
Ownership
About This Site
Ponteland Library, Thornhill Road, Ponteland is a brownfield development site covering 0.08 hectares in Northumberland.
The site has full planning permission, granted on 24/08/2017.
Planning Details
- Status
- permissioned
- Permission Type
- full planning permission
- Permission Date
- 24/08/2017
- Deliverable
- Yes (within 5 years)
- Reference
- 3084
Additional Notes
Former library that was declared surplus to requirements following relocation of the facility in 2017. Site comprises of the now vacant flat-roofed 1960s-era building and adjacent car park. Demolition of the library required prior to redevelopment. Opportunity for a small infill development in the built-up area. An application for clearance and erection of 25 units has been permitted in 2017 (16/04427/FUL). The scheme is for a total of 25 apartments, provided through a pair of three-storey apartment blocks, linked by a glass walkway at second-floor level. Development of 25 dwellings completed in 2018/19.
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: 17/12/2020