Northumberland County Council is currently considering a range of planning applications, including the demolition of The Fish Shack Restaurant in Amble and the construction of a new building with a roof terrace on the same site.
The application for The Fish Shack, located on Harbour Road in Amble, proposes the demolition of the existing restaurant building and the erection of a two-storey building with a roof terrace, classified under Use Class E(b) as a restaurant, along with ancillary infrastructure and hard landscaping.
New Homes and Holiday Lets Proposed
Several applications seek permission for new residential developments. A proposal at the former Wilson and Young site on Boundary Way in Seaton Sluice would see the erection of four three-bedroom dormer bungalows, complete with parking bays and associated landscaping.
In Alnwick, plans have been submitted for the demolition of an agricultural building at land north east of Rock South Farm Cottages, to be replaced by three dwellings with gardens and car parking. A separate application at 13 King Georges Road in Newbiggin-By-The-Sea proposes using the existing dwellinghouse as a short-term holiday let, while Station House on Station Road in Haltwhistle also seeks permission for use as a holiday let.
Commercial and Community Projects
Commercial developments feature prominently in the latest submissions. At Astley Community High School on Elsdon Avenue in Seaton Delaval, plans have been lodged for the erection of a building to house two commercial units (Use Class E), along with associated infrastructure, car parking and landscaping.
In Berwick-Upon-Tweed, a proposal at 7 The Music Shop on Bridge Street includes a rear single-storey extension and internal alterations to create a cafe bar and bistro, as well as changes to access arrangements for a first-floor flat. The Meadow House Inn on North Road in Berwick also features in a proposal for the installation of eight rapid electric vehicle charging stations and ancillary equipment within the car park of Starbucks, including three fully accessible EV charging bays.
Community facilities are also addressed. A retrospective application at land west of North Whitehouse Cottages in Stannington seeks approval for three festive cabins and a reindeer pen. Seafield Sports Ground has a proposal for the construction of a new clubhouse with associated infrastructure. Both Humshaugh Village Hall and Langley Village Hall have submitted plans for extensions, with the latter seeking new toilet facilities and a store room.
Restoration and Change of Use
Several applications focus on restoration and change of use. At Bari Tea on Narrowgate in Alnwick, full planning permission is sought for structural repair, stabilisation works and associated conservation works. At H C Whites on Front Street in Pegswood, plans involve the demolition of a former funeral parlour building and partial demolition, repair and reinstatement of the fire-damaged Joiner's Shop, including replacement of the roof structure to facilitate the continuation of the established joinery workshop use.
Blyth Academy on School House Chase Farm Drive in Blyth has submitted a proposal to change the use of a property from a private residence (Class C3) to a children's home (Class C2), providing a home for one young person supported by qualified adult carers.
