Councillors have unanimously approved plans to build 28 new units on a Northumberland industrial estate, describing the move as a "no brainer".
The proposals will see 28 industrial units built in a three-phase development, along with an "integral circulation road" and secondary site access point on what is currently scrub land within the North Nelson Industrial Estate in Cramlington.
The three phases will consist of six two-storey industrial units and the circulation road, followed by a further four two-storey industrial units and finally 18 single storey units. All told, the development will provide a combined floor space of almost 3,500m2.
Read more: Plumes of smoke billowed into sky as firefighters tackle Northumberland house fire
Design statements compiled by the scheme's architects describe the industrial units as "high quality".
At Wednesday's meeting of the Cramlington, Bedlington and Seaton Valley Local Area Council, members were told that there had been no objections to the scheme from local residents or statutory consultees. Council planning officers had therefore recommended the plans for approval.
Members unanimously agreed to support the officer's recommendations. After the meeting, the plans were described as a "no brainer".
Read next:
- Cyclist airlifted to hospital after hitting pothole in Northumberland thanks air ambulance service
- Blyth brute attacked ex in her home just days after being bailed for earlier assault on her
- Alnwick Castle to host screening of King Charles' coronation
- ITV reporter Emma Murphy had chilling face to face encounter with Raoul Moat in Rothbury
- Town Hall Rich List 2023: North East council boss's expenses were highest in the country
