Sterling Pharma Solutions Dudley Lane Dudley Northumberland NE23 7QG Data via plota.co.uk

26/00805/FUL - full planning application non major Awaiting decision

Proposal

Installation of a ground-mounted solar PV array with an installed capacity of approximately 1MWp on an unused grassed area within the Sterling Pharma Solutions site, together with associated inverters, cabling and electrical infrastructure. The panels will be mounted in an east/west orientation with a shallow pitch to minimise visual impact and glint and glare. The development is temporary and fully reversible, with all equipment to be removed and the land reinstated at the end of the operational life of the system… Data via plota.co.uk

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Application progress

Received
5 Jun 2026
Validated
16 Jun 2026
Consultation
7 Jul 2026
Decision
Awaiting decision

This application is under consideration - no decision has been issued yet. The consultation period closed on 28 Jul 2026.

Documents 27

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Important details

Application type
full planning application non major
Postcode
NE23 7QG
Received
5 Jun 2026
Validated
16 Jun 2026
Ward
Weetslade
Parish
North West
Case officer
Show
Target decision
11 Aug 2026
Decision level
Delegated Decision
Applicant
Show
Agent
Zestec Renewable Energy

Public comments

No public comments yet.

48 neighbours consulted · Last counted 23 Aug 2026

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Consultation & key dates

Alt. reference
PP-14979827
Neighbours
16 Jun 2026
Consultation
7 Jul 2026
Comments by
28 Jul 2026
Env. assessment
No
North Tyneside
Planning Authority Score
8.9/10
Excellent
#8 of 296 councils
Relevant to this application:
Major dwellings

North Tyneside is faster than most councils at deciding householder applications, ranking #35 out of 296. Only 25% of applications have the time limit extended, well below the 41% national average - the council usually decides on time. Householder applications are more likely to be approved here than most councils, with a 97% approval rate vs 90% nationally.

More permissive than most councils
97% approved vs 90% nationally
These figures are council-wide context, not a prediction for this application. View full council performance
North Tyneside decision performance
Based on MHCLG data, the year to March 2026
97%
Overall approval rate
Above avg (87%) #5 of 296
97%
Householder approved
Above avg (90%) #36 of 296
81%
Decided in 8 weeks
Above avg (63%) #35 of 296
25%
Extended time limit
Below avg (41%) #31 of 296
100%
Minor dwellings approved
5 decided (1-9 homes)
83%
Major dwellings approved
6 decided (10+ homes)
91%
Change of use approved
56 decided
616
Total decisions
20 refused in the year to March 2026