West Wylam Ebenezer Methodist Church, Scales Crescent, West Wylam

Northumberland|North East
Planning ApprovedDeliverable within 5 years

8

Potential Homes

0.1

Hectares

2025

Permission Year

Public

Ownership

About This Site

West Wylam Ebenezer Methodist Church, Scales Crescent, West Wylam is a brownfield development site covering 0.07 hectares in Northumberland. The site has potential for up to 8 new homes.

The site has full planning permission, granted on 24/01/2025.

Planning Details

Status
permissioned
Permission Type
full planning permission
Permission Date
24/01/2025
Deliverable
Yes (within 5 years)
Reference
9826

Additional Notes

Former Methodist chapel which was originally built in 1874 by the Mickley Coal Company. The interior of the building is split over two levels, comprising the main hall and a number of other rooms and spaces. There is also a small basement space. The chapel has lain empty since closure in 2015. An application for demolition of the chapel and construction of 8 dwellings was permitted in January 2025 (24/02984/FUL). These units are one-bed apartments for affordable rent. Development yet to commence but the scheme is considered deliverable in the coming five years, with the forecast taking into account time for demolition of the chapel and further site preparation.

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: 23/12/2025