North Tyneside Council has agreed to the construction of 14 warehouse units but only upon the completion of a butterfly survey.
The applicant originally proposed the construction of 17 units at West Chirton industrial estate south in North Shields, however it was decided this would have too large an impact on the butterfly population in the area. The applicant has since reduced the number of warehouses to 14.
The council’s ecological survey of the area also calls for an open mosaic habitat to support the population of dingy skipper, grayling wall and small heath butterflies. In addition, it is also recommended that three of the warehouse units host “green roofs” to mitigate against distribution for the butterflies.
