Planning permission has been granted for a new roadside leisure complex off the A1 in Northumberland, designed by Collaborative Architecture. The scheme seeks to transform a disused grey-belt site into a tourism-focused gateway for visitors arriving in the region.

Located just north of Stannington village, the site previously housed a derelict petrol station and lies between the A1 and the old Great North Road. It also has industrial heritage, including a 19th-century coal mine shaft, which is due to be made safe as part of the works.

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