The former Npower base in Team Valley Trading Estate, Gateshead, has received planning approval for two new industrial buildings. 

 

These two Eighth Avenue sites, which are known as Eighth Avenue East and Eighth Avenue West and total almost five acres of land, will be developed by UK Land Estates and will support a "significant number" of jobs upon completion. 

 

Talks with potential tenants are currently underway, and planning consent for both sites has been granted by Gateshead Council.

 

Tim Witty, development director at UK Land Estates, said: "This is an exciting development that can be delivered within 15 months, and we’re hopeful of attracting occupiers to this prime location at the heart of the Team Valley.

 

"Team Valley is already an important industrial location and UK Land Estates has invested significantly in the estate to make sure it leads the market. The initial interest in these sites is encouraging and shows confidence in the regional economy.

 

"We’re pleased to be bringing new grade A industrial property to the area, cementing its reputation as a location that supports the growth of industry."

Team Valley is already home to approximately 700 businesses employing more than 20,000 people across a range of industries.

 

Source: Insider Media North East

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