Merlin House Windlass Lane Albany Washington NE37 1BA

1. 5 Sep 2024

   Received by Sunderland

2. 12 Sep 2024

   Validated

   Checked as complete and ready for consideration.

3. 7 Nov 2024

   Decision issued: Approved

4. 23 Aug 2026

   Added to PlanIndex

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