Land Between A189 and B1505, Cramlington, Northumberland, NE23 7QR

Planning appeal 3374664 at Land Between A189 and B1505, Cramlington, Northumberland, NE23 7QR (Northumberland County Council) was dismissed on 9 February 2026 by Inspector Scott A, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: Whether or not there is a need for a medical centre in this location.

Erection of a Medical Centre (up to 1,500sqm) and associated works

Authority: Northumberland County Council
Appeal type: minor · Planning Appeal
Procedure: Written Representations
Development: community-institutional · Other minor developments
Inspector: Scott A
Postcode: NE23 7QR

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

Whether or not there is a need for a medical centre in this location

What decided it

The appellant has not provided sufficient evidence to demonstrate an identified need for a medical centre of this scale in this location, contrary to Policy INF 2 of the Northumberland Local Plan.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies: Policy STP 5Policy INF 2Policy CNP 1
National Planning Policy Framework: Paragraph 57

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