Former Venator Site, Mary Avenue, Birtley, DH3 1QX
Size
16.47
Tenure
Freehold
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- Primary use
- Land
- Other use(s)
- Light industrial, Light industrial, Land
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Key features
- Rare significant brownfield site offered for sale via Informal Tender, suitable for commercial and residential uses subject to the necessary planning consents.
- The site comprises the former Venator manufacturing facility, previously used for industrial and process-based manufacturing operations.
- Located in Birtley, with immediate access to Junction 66 of the A1(M) directly south of Newcastle upon Tyne.
- Birtley is a town located within the Metropolitan Borough of Gateshead, situated approximately 6 miles south of Newcastle upon Tyne, 6 miles north of Durham, and 10 miles west of Sunderland.
- Situated in the A1(M) strategic employment corridor, identified within the Gateshead Local Plan as a priority location for the protection, regeneration, and intensification of employment land.
- Significant provision of legacy manufacturing and logistics buildings extending to approximately 203,870 sq. ft.
- Total site area of approximately 16.47 acres (6.67 hectares).
- Demand for new build housing in Birtley has already been established following the delivery of nearby schemes by Persimmon Homes and Linden homes.
- Offers are invited for the Freehold via Informal Tender.
- Freehold.
Description
Description
The former Venator site comprises a substantial previously developed (brownfield) industrial site, historically occupied by Venator Materials, an international chemical manufacturing business, and was used primarily for industrial and process-based manufacturing operations.
The site extends to approximately 16.47 acres with legacy Grade C buildings extending to 203,870 sq. ft. Infrastructure associated with its former industrial use remains in place, including areas of hardstanding and internal access routes, which may be suitable for clearance or redevelopment, subject to detailed technical and environmental assessments.
The closure of the Venator facility presents an opportunity to re-purpose a strategically located brownfield site for modern employment or residential uses. Redevelopment of the site would align with Gateshead Council’s Local Plan objectives, which support the regeneration of previously developed
land, the modernisation of employment sites, and the delivery of sustainable economic growth. Potential future uses include industrial, logistics, advanced manufacturing, residential uses or hybrid employment-led development, subject to planning consent.
Gleeson Homes was awarded detailed planning consent in August 2025 for the development of 276 dwellings on land immediately south of the subject site. To be known as ‘Elisabeth Park’, the scheme will comprise a mix of two, three and four bed family homes. Gateshead Regeneration Partnerships (C/O Vistry) have also submitted a planning application for the development of 106 dwellings on land immediately east of the subject site, which is yet to be determined. Subject to planning permission, and all other necessary consents, Savills is of the opinion that the site therefore presents residential developers
with an unique opportunity to deliver a sought after infill scheme, situated in an established market location.
Location
Birtley is a town located within the Metropolitan Borough of Gateshead, in the county of Tyne and Wear, North East England. Historically an industrial centre, Birtley has evolved into a well-
connected commercial and residential location, benefiting from its strategic position close to major regional centres.
The town lies approximately 6 miles south of Newcastle upon Tyne, 6 miles north of Durham, and 10 miles west of Sunderland. Birtley benefits from a strong local labour catchment and proximity to key employment hubs across the North East. Major employers within the wider area include Nissan UK, Amazon, Komatsu, Greggs, Barclays, NHS Trusts, and a range of logistics and manufacturing operators located along the A1(M) corridor.
The former Venator site comprises a substantial previously developed (brownfield) industrial site, historically occupied by Venator Materials, an international chemical manufacturing business, and was used primarily for industrial and process-based manufacturing operations.
The site extends to approximately 16.47 acres with legacy Grade C buildings extending to 203,870 sq. ft. Infrastructure associated with its former industrial use remains in place, including areas of hardstanding and internal access routes, which may be suitable for clearance or redevelopment, subject to detailed technical and environmental assessments.
The closure of the Venator facility presents an opportunity to re-purpose a strategically located brownfield site for modern employment or residential uses. Redevelopment of the site would align with Gateshead Council’s Local Plan objectives, which support the regeneration of previously developed
land, the modernisation of employment sites, and the delivery of sustainable economic growth. Potential future uses include industrial, logistics, advanced manufacturing, residential uses or hybrid employment-led development, subject to planning consent.
Gleeson Homes was awarded detailed planning consent in August 2025 for the development of 276 dwellings on land immediately south of the subject site. To be known as ‘Elisabeth Park’, the scheme will comprise a mix of two, three and four bed family homes. Gateshead Regeneration Partnerships (C/O Vistry) have also submitted a planning application for the development of 106 dwellings on land immediately east of the subject site, which is yet to be determined. Subject to planning permission, and all other necessary consents, Savills is of the opinion that the site therefore presents residential developers
with an unique opportunity to deliver a sought after infill scheme, situated in an established market location.
Location
Birtley is a town located within the Metropolitan Borough of Gateshead, in the county of Tyne and Wear, North East England. Historically an industrial centre, Birtley has evolved into a well-
connected commercial and residential location, benefiting from its strategic position close to major regional centres.
The town lies approximately 6 miles south of Newcastle upon Tyne, 6 miles north of Durham, and 10 miles west of Sunderland. Birtley benefits from a strong local labour catchment and proximity to key employment hubs across the North East. Major employers within the wider area include Nissan UK, Amazon, Komatsu, Greggs, Barclays, NHS Trusts, and a range of logistics and manufacturing operators located along the A1(M) corridor.
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