Mitsubishi Chemical UK Unit 32 Horndale Avenue Aycliffe Business Park Newton Aycliffe DL5 6YE

1. 15 Nov 2023

   Received by County Durham

2. 16 Nov 2023

   Validated

   Checked as complete and ready for consideration.

3. 10 Jan 2024

   Decision issued: Approved

4. 2 Oct 2026

   Added to PlanIndex

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