Land North of Lancaster Park, Morpeth

The land extends to approximately 8.09 hectares (19.98 acres) and is currently in agricultural use. The site is generally level and of a triangular configuration, which is considered suitable for development. The site has woodland planting at its western boundary which is c.25 metres deep.

There is also an existing buffer along the north-eastern boundary in the form of trees and a significant grassed verge to the A192. Within the site there are existing hedgerows.

The site is situated to the north of the Morpeth Northern Bypass within close proximity to Northgate Hospital and the A1, approximately 1.25 miles north of Morpeth town centre. Morpeth is located approximately 16 miles north of Newcastle city centre and 19 miles south of Alnwick town centre.

Morpeth is well connected by road, with the A1 being easily accessible providing a direct route to Northumberland and Edinburgh to the north and to the south the Tyneside conurbation, Durham/Teesside
and Yorkshire beyond. The site also has access to the Morpeth Northern Bypass which in turn connects to Ashington and south east Northumberland. The town is also served by a station on the East Coast Mainline, with regular services running to Edinburgh, London Kings Cross and Newcastle city centre.