The first phase of development works for a £10bn artificial intelligence (AI) and cloud computing data centre have been given the go-ahead.
Northumberland County Council approved the first of five phases of construction works on the former Blyth Power Station site at Cambois, near Blyth.
US firm QTS plans to build 10 data halls over more than 133 acres (540,000 sq m) on the site, which it says will create thousands of jobs through its construction and operation.
Members of the council's strategic planning committee voted unanimously to approve the construction of two of the halls as part of the first phase of works.
Outline permission for the facility was granted in March, with previous planning documents estimating a timeline of 2035 for the final phase to be completed.
