Surveys on Amble site to look for mine workings
If you’ve seen activity on the land opposite the Amble Inn, it’s because ground surveys are being carried out.
The land is owned by Advance, the development arm of Northumberland County Council. The surveys are to identify possible mine workings, ahead of any potential development schemes.
Surveys to identify potential mine workings are taking place
A spokesperson for Advance Northumberland told The Ambler, “We are conducting standard ground investigations on a piece of land to assess the existing conditions, particularly to identify any potential mine shafts. As part of this process, site surveys are being undertaken to evaluate any potential future development plans. To ensure the surveys are conducted properly and safely, the site requires some clearance to facilitate these investigations.”
The land is owned by Advance Northumberland
The spokesperson would not be drawn on what kind of development they might have in mind.
The land at the southern entrance to Amble, is currently unallocated through the Northumberland Local Plan. The Amble Neighbourhood Plan steering group is currently in the process of exploring how the land could be allocated in the future.
