The National Renewable Energy Centre Narec Test Site Albert Street Blyth Northumberland NE24 1LZ Data via plota.co.uk

25/04567/FUL - Full Application Approved

Proposal

Erection of bespoke manufacturing unit for drive train testing facility including test hall, office space, plant room, external equipment compound with associated access and infrastructure Data via plota.co.uk

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Application progress

Received
18 Dec 2025
Validated
8 Jan 2026
Consultation
8 Jul 2026
Approved
8 Jul 2026

Approved on 8 Jul 2026 · Delegated Decision · Last checked 1 Aug 2026

Documents 21

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Important details

Application type
Full Application
Postcode
NE24 1LZ
Received
18 Dec 2025
Validated
8 Jan 2026
Ward
Croft
Parish
Blyth
Case officer
Show
Target decision
5 Feb 2026
Decision
Application Permitted
Decision date
8 Jul 2026
Decision level
Delegated Decision
Applicant
Show
Agent
Lichfields

Public comments

1comment received
1 supporting

62 neighbours consulted · Last counted 1 Aug 2026

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Consultation & key dates

Alt. reference
PP-14552720
Neighbours
9 Jan 2026
Consultation
8 Jul 2026
Site notice
14 Jan 2026
Press notice
23 Jan 2026
Env. assessment
No
Northumberland (County)
Planning Authority Score
3.8/10
Below average
#207 of 296 councils
Relevant to this application:
Householder decisions

Northumberland (County) ranks #167 out of 296 councils for householder decision speed. 47% of applications have the time limit extended, above the 41% national average. Householder applications are slightly more likely to be approved here (91%) than the national average (90%).

These figures are council-wide context, not a prediction for this application. View full council performance
Northumberland (County) decision performance
Based on MHCLG data, the year to March 2026
88%
Overall approval rate
Above avg (87%) #158 of 296
91%
Householder approved
Above avg (90%) #178 of 296
62%
Decided in 8 weeks
Below avg (63%) #167 of 296
47%
Extended time limit
Above avg (41%) #210 of 296
80%
Minor dwellings approved
223 decided (1-9 homes)
89%
Major dwellings approved
36 decided (10+ homes)
86%
Change of use approved
71 decided
2,013
Total decisions
233 refused in the year to March 2026